Pfizer is looking to recruit a Validation Engineer apprentice. This is a great opportunity for someone who already holds a Level 3 Apprenticeship certificate and wishes to progress onto Level 4. You will be responsible for validating/ qualifying the systems, equipment and utilities used in the development and clinical manufacture of a range of solid dosage forms.
Vacancy location | Sandwich, Kent |
Working week | Full Time hours |
Wage | £15,285 per annum |
Closing date | 30 September 2022 |
As a Validation Engineer you will be responsible for validating/qualifying the systems, equipment and utilities used in the development and clinical manufacture of a range of solid dosage forms.
An individual contributor role that applies technical, control system and engineering knowledge to the design and validation of new equipment, systems and utilities within the solid dose manufacturing area in Sandwich. The role will also include some safety and management of the full asset lifecycle. You will help to design robust manufacturing solutions and demonstrate systems are running according to necessary specifications and operate within regulations to ensure data integrity and the production of quality products.
Colleagues will work closely with operational and technical teams within the department to validate equipment, utilities and systems. Colleague will be expected to interact with Global Workplace Solutions, Quality Assurance and Environmental Health and Safety to support the manufacture of solid oral dosage forms for clinical supply.
To be eligible for this position you will need;
Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technology Standard.
Training to be provided will be block release with Manufacturing Technology Centre. This will take place through a combination of:
You will gain transferable core skills and knowledge, as well as skills specific to the working practices of Pfizer
The knowledge qualification will be a Higher National Certificate in Engineering
Training will be part of contracted hours making up the working week.
Work based and knowledge competencies to be delivered in line with the Engineering Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship standard guidelines
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, candidates will be able to apply for further positions.
The apprentice must be able to demonstrate the required attitudes, behaviours and interpersonal skills associated with the professional workplace. The apprentice must be willing to commit an amount of personal time to study. Please ensure you check out travel options to be able to commute to the workplace.
You will be entitled to company benefits including;
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