Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Our mission at Sciensus is simple: to give patients control of their health through knowledge, choice, convenience and connection.
To help us be successful in our mission we are looking for a Validation & Engineering Officer to join our Compounding team.
40 hours per week / Site-Based / Perm Contract
As we prepare to launch a new MHRA-licensed aseptic compounding facility, we have an exciting opportunity for a Validation & Engineering Officer to help shape, qualify and support a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing environment from the ground up
You’ll support the commissioning, qualification and ongoing operation of our new aseptic compounding facility, helping to ensure facilities, equipment, utilities and processes remain compliant, validated and inspection ready.
Working closely with the Quality and Operations teams, you’ll contribute to validation activities, maintain qualification programmes, support investigations and change controls, and help drive continuous improvements that ensure the safe and reliable delivery of medicines to patients.
You’ll also play an important role in maintaining GMP compliance, supporting audits and inspections, and ensuring the facility continues to operate to the highest quality standards.
What's in it for you?
- The opportunity to help deliver and support a brand-new pharmaceutical compounding facility.
- Exposure to major commissioning, validation and qualification projects.
- A collaborative and innovative working environment.
- The chance to make a real difference to patient care through the delivery of safe, high-quality medicines.
What’s required to be successful?
You’ll be a technically minded professional with experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment and a passion for quality, compliance and patient safety. *
We’re particularly interested in candidates who have:
- Experience supporting qualification and validation activities for facilities, utilities, equipment, processes or computerised systems.
- Experience authoring and executing validation and qualification documentation.
- Knowledge of EU GMP requirements and qualification lifecycle activities including DQ, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ and PQ.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and investigation skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with stakeholders across the business.
It would be great if you also have
- Experience within aseptic manufacturing or pharmaceutical compounding environments.
- Knowledge of cleanroom qualification, HVAC systems, critical utilities or environmental monitoring systems.
- Exposure to isolator technology, VHP decontamination systems or Computerised Systems Validation (CSV).
- An HNC, HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or a related discipline
Why work for Sciensus?
Sciensus is a leading European life sciences organisation with over 30 years of experience, helping over 240,000 patients a year gain access to beneficial treatments and life-changing medicines.
We empower patients with digital tools to take control of their treatments, report on symptoms, quality of life, and access support through their care journey. We blend this with personalised support services from our team of over 700 registered clinical staff.
Every colleague at Sciensus contributes to improving the patient experience. Whether you're supporting operations behind the scenes or delivering care directly to patients, your work makes a real difference.
What we offer our people?
We work hard to make sure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for the great work they do.
This role offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Yearly pay reviews.
- Life Assurance
- Annual company event.
- Refer a friend scheme.
- Contribution based pension scheme.
- Access to BUPA private medical (Subject to grade or length of service)
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Electric vehicle/Bike to work/Tech)
- Discount & cashback portal.
- Internal & External training opportunities
- Access to various well-being initiatives
- Paid volunteer day
At Sciensus, our values shape who we are, what we stand for and how we work every day. We’re Passionate about Patients, putting patient care and experience at the heart of every decision we make. We’re Ambitious to be the Best, continuously learning, improving and innovating to deliver exceptional outcomes. And we believe Together, We Win, building trusted relationships, embracing diverse perspectives and achieving more through collaboration.
What happens next?
Advert Closing Date – TBC
Process – Initial call with one of our talent team before interviews take place.
Start date - TBC
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Validation & Engineering Officer in Burton upon Trent employer: Sciensus
At Sciensus, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering our team members and enhancing patient care. As an Accuracy Checking Technician, you'll thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment that prioritises professional development and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and access to private medical care. Join us in making a meaningful impact on patient safety while enjoying a fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and recognition.
