Almac Group
Quality Assurance Validation Specialist (Maternity Cover)
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Quality Assurance Validation Specialist (Maternity Cover)
Quality Assurance Validation Specialist
Location: Loughborough, UK
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday with core hours 10:00–16:00
Business Unit: Pharma Services
Open To: Internal and External Applicants
Ref No.: HRJOB11491
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Validation Specialist in Almac Pharma Services to provide maternity cover. In this role, you will:
- Ensure equipment, facilities, utilities, processes, and packaging systems are qualified and validated in alignment with GMP requirements and global quality standards.
- Provide QA oversight and approval of all validation activities.
- Review technical and compliance documentation.
- Support risk assessments and data integrity initiatives.
- Investigate validation deviations.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver validation projects on time and to schedule.
- Maintain regulatory compliance and support continuous improvement.
- Contribute to both local and global business projects as a subject matter expert.
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Additionally, this role is designed to cover maternity leave and contribute to ensuring uninterrupted quality operations within a growing, highly regulated organisation.
Organisation Overview
Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast-paced, growing company in a highly regulated industry. We provide:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Long-term career progression across the Almac Group.
- A proactive approach where we:
- Support our employees.
- Enable fulfilling careers.
- Positively advance human health.
Explore more about life at Almac here.
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Requirements
Applicants must possess:
- Eligibility to work in the UK, or
- A valid work permit enabling full-time, permanent employment in the UK.
Essential Criteria
- 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above, providing coverage of:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Validation experience in a pharmaceutical environment.
Note: For further details of the criteria or comprehensive requirements, please refer to the attached job description.
How to Apply
Apply online and tailor your curriculum vitae to clearly demonstrate alignment with the role criteria. Upload your CV in PDF format.
Closing Date: Monday, 19 July 2026 (afternoons 5pm) – No further applications will be accepted.
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