Undergraduate Equipment Validation Technician

• Full-time

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Life Sciences services support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors with expert testing, clinical research, auditing, and certification—ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance from development to market.

• Job Type:12 months temporary contract (This role is for undergraduates, looking for a one year industry placement)
• Hours:35 hours, Monday to Friday
• Salary:£19,747- £23,132 (salary dependent on minimum wage for age group)

Kick-start your career in Life Sciences with SGS!

Are you studying for an HNC, HND, or Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline and looking for hands‑on industry experience? Join our Validation team and gain exposure to GMP laboratories, equipment qualification, validation, compliance, and quality systems within a world‑leading life sciences environment.

What you’ll do

• Support equipment validation, calibration, and maintenance activities
• Help manage laboratory records and compliance documentation
• Assist with environmental monitoring and data trending
• Work alongside experienced Validation and Quality professionals
• Contribute to exciting laboratory expansion projects and new equipment installations

What we’re looking for

• Studying for an HNC, HND, or Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good communication and IT skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• An interest in validation, quality, engineering, or laboratory operations

No previous industry experience required – just enthusiasm, curiosity, and a desire to develop in a highly regulated scientific environment.

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Generous Annual Leave allowance, plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.