Validation Engineer / Quality Engineer in Witney
Job DescriptionJob Title: Validation Engineer / Quality Engineer (Contract)\n
Location: Witney, Oxfordshire
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Salary: £33,000 - £66,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
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Duration: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
About the Role\n
Are you a sharp, self-starting science graduate looking to make your mark, or an experienced Validation professional seeking a high-impact contract? We are looking for a Validation / Quality Engineer to join our team in Witney.
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This is a dynamic, fast-paced role where you will take real ownership of validation activities. From introducing New Product Introductions (NPIs) to supporting a major cleanroom expansion, you will be at the heart of our technical operations.
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Whether you are a highly motivated graduate with the right attitude or an industry veteran, we have the scope to tailor this role to your level of experience.
What You'll Be Doing Day-to-Day\n
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Driving NPIs: Taking the lion's share of responsibility for introducing New Product Introductions into the business, specifically focusing on equipment qualification.
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Expansion & Validation: Spending roughly two-thirds of your time supporting our exciting cleanroom expansion, managing equipment validation, and executing process validation.
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Continuous Improvement: Managing and executing validation changes on existing machinery.
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Global Collaboration & Approvals: Reviewing and acting as the key approver for change controls across the UK, US, and third-party manufacturers.
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Protocol Ownership: Unlike pure QA roles, you won't just be reviewing the paperwork-you will actively write and execute the validation protocols.
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What We Are Looking For\n
We are strictly seeking candidates with a background in the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical sectors.
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Education: A degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biomedical Science, or related).
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Experience Levels: * For Graduates: No industry experience? No problem. We want a "no-nonsense," self-starting graduate with exceptional attention to detail and sharp critical thinking skills.
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For Experienced Candidates: Proven experience in Equipment Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and Process Validation within a GMP/regulated medical device or pharma environment.
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Skills: Strong analytical mindset, the ability to work autonomously, and the confidence to handle global stakeholders and third-party manufacturers.
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Why Apply?\n
This is a brilliant opportunity to gain or deepen high-level validation experience on a large-scale project (including cleanroom expansions and global supply chain exposure) with a competitive salary package.
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To Apply: Please submit your CV highlighting your relevant medical device/pharma experience or your degree credentials.
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Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.