Validation Specialist

4 weeks ago


United Kingdom Koninklijke DSM N.V. Full time

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Business: HNC Manufacturing and Technology

Validation Specialist

Job title – Validation Specialist

Location – Dalry, United Kingdom

We have 1 permanent vacancy within the Quality Department working dayshift.

dsm-firmenich is the world's leading supplier of vitamins, carotenoids and other fine chemicals to the feed, food, pharmaceutical and personal care industries. This role sits within the Animal Nutrition and Health business unit, generating the nutritional premix and additives to mix into animal feed.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

  • Leadership role within the Quality Department responsible for the management and co-ordination of the site cGMP validation activities.
  • Support validation activity during design, installation & commissioning of new equipment, processes, packaging lines & facilities and utilities.
  • Ensure the validated status of site facilities, i.e., equipment, processes, CSV and utilities is complete and compliant with internal local and corporate procedures, relevant regulatory requirements and industry guidance.
  • Authoring, reviewing, executing and maintaining validation documentation including site Validation Master Plan and Site Validation Strategy.
  • Support Production departments in validation activities for processes and equipment
  • Preparation and management of validation plans, protocols and reports.
  • Support and coordinate with corporate validation team.
  • Supporting external audits including customer and regulatory inspections, presenting and explaining relevant validation information to inspectors/auditors.
  • Execute validation protocols and drive to completion any CAPA associated with non-conformances raised.
  • Use quality risk management tools (e.g., FMEA, System Impact Assessments) to ensure that risks are appropriately identified, documented and managed.
  • Ensure product quality through robust testing and process monitoring including the use of statistical techniques.
  • Support Cleaning, Utilities and Computer System Validation.

We bring

  • A supportive environment where you’re empowered to grow and share your ideas.
  • An inclusive and multicultural team with respect for everyone.
  • A dynamic work environment with many challenges that give you the possibility to work autonomously and with a team in finding the right solutions.

You bring

  • Successful candidates should have a degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline with a minimum 5 years of validation and qualification experience in a cGMP regulated life science industry, i.e., Pharmaceutical, API or Bio-tech.
  • Other essential behaviours are excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work independently & within cross functional teams.

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Recruiter - Katalin Makadi (katalin.makadi@dsm-firmenich.com)

Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate, there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process.

Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.

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