Thermal Validation Engineer

You will lead thermal validation for sterilisation and controlled environments. You will design, run and report validation studies for autoclaves, depyrogenation tunnels, CIP/SIP and cleanroom systems. You will work closely with manufacturing, quality, validation and external contractors. We value practical problem solvers who communicate clearly, act safely and focus on patient impact. This role offers technical growth, cross-functional project experience and a chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare and execute thermal qualification and requalification tests for autoclaves, depyrogenation ovens, CIP/SIP systems and controlled environments.
- Collect and analyse thermometric and biological indicator data and produce clear validation reports.
- Support equipment commissioning, calibration and validation documentation to meet regulatory and company standards.
- Lead root cause investigations for thermal or sterilisation deviations and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external contractors to deliver validation projects on time and within scope.
- Maintain accurate validation records and support audit and inspection readiness.

Why You?

Basic Qualification
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals
- Relevant technical qualification in engineering, science or validation (for example HNC, HND, BSc or equivalent experience).
- Practical experience in thermal validation, sterilisation processes or controlled environment validation.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory expectations and good manufacturing practices.
- Experience with thermometric monitoring and biological indicator testing and basic data analysis.
- Proven experience preparing validation protocols, reports and technical documentation.
- This role is on-site at Barnard Castle on a Early and Late shift rotation

Preferred Qualification
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus
- Experience with Kaye or similar validation hardware and software.
- Hands-on experience with autoclave, depyrogenation tunnel or cleanroom qualification in sterile manufacturing.
- Familiarity with SAP or other validation/record management systems.
- Background in root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods.
- Experience managing contractor activities during commissioning and qualification.
- Willingness to work shift patterns when required to support validation schedules.

Skills

Asset Life Cycle Management, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Manufacturing Technologies, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Risk Awareness, Standards Compliance

 

 

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

 

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

 

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

 

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

 

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