Validation Engineer​/Quality Engineer

Position: Validation Engineer / Quality Engineer
Job Title:

Validation Engineer / Quality Engineer (Contract)

Location:

Witney, Oxfordshire Salary: £33,000 - £66,000 per annum (Depending on Experience) Duration: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract About the Role Are you a sharp, self-starting science graduate looking to make your mark, or an experienced Validation professional seeking a high-impact contract? We are looking for a Validation / Quality Engineer to join our team in Witney. This is a dynamic, fast-paced role where you will take real ownership of validation activities.

From introducing New Product Introductions (NPIs) to supporting a major cleanroom expansion, you will be at the heart of our technical operations. Whether you are a highly motivated graduate with the right attitude or an industry veteran, we have the scope to tailor this role to your level of experience. What You'll Be Doing Day-to-Day Driving NPIs:
Taking the lion's share of responsibility for introducing New Product Introductions into the business, specifically focusing on equipment qualification . Expansion & Validation:
Spending roughly two-thirds of your time supporting our exciting cleanroom expansion , managing equipment validation, and executing process validation. Continuous Improvement:
Managing and executing validation changes on existing machinery. Global Collaboration & Approvals:
Reviewing and acting as the key approver for change controls across the UK, US, and third-party manufacturers. Protocol Ownership:
Unlike pure QA roles, you won't just be reviewing the paperwork-you will actively write and execute the validation protocols.

What We Are Looking For We are strictly seeking candidates with a background in the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical sectors.

Education:

A degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biomedical Science, or related). Experience Levels:
* For Graduates:
No industry experience? No problem. We want a "no-nonsense," self-starting graduate with exceptional attention to detail and sharp critical thinking skills. For Experienced Candidates:
Proven experience in Equipment Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and Process Validation within a GMP/regulated medical device or pharma environment.

Skills:

Strong analytical mindset, the ability to work autonomously, and the confidence to handle global stakeholders and third-party manufacturers. Why Apply? This is a brilliant opportunity to gain or deepen high-level validation experience on a large-scale project (including cleanroom expansions and global supply chain exposure) with a competitive salary package.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV highlighting your relevant medical device/pharma experience or your degree credentials. Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.