Technical Validation Technician

About the Position

We're seeking a Technical Validation Technician with project management experience to join our team in Guildford, UK, providing technical and validation support.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct customer support and OPEX project management.
• Completion of project documentation and tasks in line with our business’s internal templates, processes, and GPG’s.
• Management & completion of tasks (e.g., Protean) and providing contract managers with information to ensure invoices are raised for site work performed in a timely manner.
• Organise shipping as required, monitor progress, and keep customers advised of likely delivery dates.
• Supporting planning and sitework activities.
• Responsible execution of delegated project services (such as RTM, technical reviews, reports, and other technical & commercial opportunities).
• Provide technical writing support to our wider team, our suppliers, and our customers.
• Reasonable supplier & customer support visits as deemed necessary – e.g., FAT validation support, project, or validation meetings.
• Punchlist management across all equipment supply.
• ~25% ‘On site’ execution of validation documentation including protocols, summary reports & other lifecycle documents, as required.
• Co-ordinating & supporting validation testing of equipment such as autoclaves, process & utilities.
• Analysing, interpretation, and reporting on validation testing against acceptance criteria.
• Supporting the Team in other value-add deliverables, such as HAZOP, FMECA, other similar activities.
• Be accountable, customer-focused, and collaborative. At all times, this person needs to reflect the company’s goals and values.
• Contribute to business initiatives & actions (e.g., quality system, technical research, improvements & promotion, continuous improvements, health & safety).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Project management experience
• Having the right attitude and drive to meet objectives and targets.
• Reasonable travel to customer and supplier sites will be required.
• Technical writing
• An excellent understanding of ‘Plain English’ writing technique.
• Relevant Degree or comparable qualification in an engineering, science, or validation discipline.
• Having relevant experience supporting aseptic manufacturing or clean utilities would make you a great addition to the team.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings, process specifications, safety protocols, company policies, and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrate a structured approach to documentation planning & design.
• A demonstrated clear understanding of equipment validation lifecycles in the pharma industry.
• Being able to work on your own initiative, to pre-determined schedules, and execute validation studies.
• Ability to successfully manage concurrent deliverables on time.
• Be able to converse with, present on, and interrogate customer/supplier validation requirements.
• Ability to analyse and organise complex material.
• Attention to detail.
• A demonstrated proficiency in the standard MS packages.
• Organised, adaptable & flexible.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Full-time position
• Opportunity to work in Guildford, UK

About the Company

Cpl is a leading recruitment and managed services company, providing expert staffing solutions across various sectors. We are committed to delivering high-quality services and supporting our clients and candidates throughout their recruitment journey.