Title:  Validation Technician

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Summary: 
Assist and support the validation team within Tech Group Europe. To sample, review and analyse the metrology data and provide feedback to the validation team on a regular basis. Assist in Batch Documentation release, scrap reporting and sign off. Provide support and assistance in creating and drafting validation protocols and reports where required. Reports to and provides support to the Process Engineer during the validation execution.
                  
Requirements:

• Third level qualification in Quality/Mechanical/Plastic Engineering preferred.
• Relevant industrial experience in a high volume injection-moulding environment would be an advantage.
• Working Knowledge of Regulatory requirements with regard to Medical Devices and/or Pharmaceuticals.
• Experience of using statistical techniques for Data Analysis (preferably using Minitab).
• Must have a very good knowledge of computer systems; integrated manufacturing systems; word processing and spreadsheets
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to accurately document work performed.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to travel if required.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks; must be detail orientated and self-motivated.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Quality measurement and inspection of OQ and PQ samples.
• Complete documentation for OQ and PQ runs and assist the Process Engineer in the setup and execution of all validation activities.
• Metrology feedback and update to validation team.
• Support Process Engineers in validation activities.
• Will be required to assist in preparing IQ, OQ and PQ protocols and reports.
• Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, training and regulations.
• Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.
• Perform additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.
• Act in accordance with the company’s Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.

Delegation of Duties:
When absent from the site duties and responsibilities will be delegated to the following designates:

• Process Engineer

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