Senior Equipment Validation Specialist

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Hybrid working role based in Deeside in 2026, moving to Manchester in 2027.

Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide products and services in around 90 countries. Our solutions improve patient outcomes, protect at‑risk skin, and reduce care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion and the company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:

CTEC).

Convatec is committed to pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. In 2027, we will relocate most of our UK‑based R&D activities from Deeside to a new, state‑of‑the‑art facility in Manchester, which will serve as a global testing hub and support our R&D network.

The Senior Equipment Validation Specialist will oversee all validation and compliance activities relating to new and existing equipment and software in the Laboratories at Convatec Global Development Centre (GDC). The role demands a detail‑oriented professional capable of managing multiple projects, adapting to changes, and communicating effectively across teams.

• Provide subject‑matter expertise for laboratory equipment calibration and validation systems, ensuring compliance with ISO
  13485, FDA 21
  
  CFR Part 820, and cGMP.
• Participate in equipment/software validation activities (e.g., FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ) and ensure adherence to industry best practices.
• Complete validation documentation following cGMP and GMP documentation practices.
• Coordinate with external vendors for H&S documentation and validation documents.
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports as needed.
• Participate in laboratory investigations to support non‑conformances, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Evaluate and update SOPs to maintain equipment and calibration procedures.
• Review and approve in‑house and external calibrations of laboratory equipment.
• Support software validation activities for laboratory systems, ensuring Data Integrity compliance and implementing remedial action plans.
• Support implementation and maintenance of laboratory informatics software/platforms and lab enterprise systems (e.g., Maximo, LIMS, ELN).

• Thorough knowledge of quality and regulatory requirements (ISO
  13485, cGMP) in the medical device/pharmaceutical industries.
• Previous experience with LIMS is desirable.
• Strong technical and problem‑solving skills.
• Expertise in laboratory equipment/software validation, calibration, and maintenance, including 21 CFR Part 11.
• Experience with electronic data management systems.
• Proficiency in technical documentation.
• Effective communication skills, capable of influencing decisions and working independently or in teams.
• Ability to collaborate with contacts at various seniority levels.
• Highly organized with excellent time‑management and attention to detail.
• Flexible and responsive to changing priorities and ad‑hoc requests.
• Continuous improvement mindset, updating technical knowledge and processes.

• Degree in a relevant science or engineering field plus five years’ experience in laboratory equipment validation/calibration in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with software validations, 21 CFR Part 11, and calibration management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications.

• Hybrid role based in Deeside moving to Manchester in 2027.
• Combination of laboratory and office environments.
• Exposure to chemicals, reagents, and biological agents within laboratory areas.
• Option for up to two days of remote work per week after role establishment, with minimal travel (5‑10 days annually).

All official recruitment for Convatec is conducted through our formal process. Confirm any interview with an official Convatec email address. If you receive a suspicious approach over social media, text, email, or phone, do not disclose personal information or pay any fees. Contact us at  for verification.

Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants. No one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Convatec is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this posting. Resumes submitted by a third‑party agency without a valid written and signed search agreement become the sole property of Convatec. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited referral.