Validation officer (analytical instrumentation)

Validation officer (analytical instrumentation)

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 hours Monday-Friday with core hours 10:00-16:00

Salary: Competitive

Business Unit: Sciences

Open To: Internal and External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11329

The Opportunity

As a Validation Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting both laboratory and manufacturing operations, ensuring that every piece of equipment and system not only runs smoothly but also meets the highest standards set by regulatory bodies. Joining our Quality Validation team, you will oversee the processes that guarantee all new and existing equipment, utilities, facilities, and computerised systems comply with Good Manufacturing Practice regulations and guidance.

The primary focus for the validation officer (analytical instrumentation) is on laboratory equipment and systems. You will take charge of preventative maintenance, performance verification, and calibration of sophisticated analytical instruments—helping our teams produce reliable, high-quality results time after time.

We’re looking for someone who leads by example, combining strong technical expertise with a genuine commitment to customer care, meticulous planning, and delivering outstanding results. Your work will help shape a culture of excellence in health, safety, environment, and quality assurance across our business.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who brings a solid understanding of the regulatory guidelines that govern validation activities, and who thrives in a setting where your contributions make a real difference.

Please see job description for further information

About you

Essential Criteria

• GCSE (or equivalent) Grades A-C, in Mathematics and English Language
• Third level qualification (degree or equivalent)- Where no third level qualification available, previous experience may be deemed acceptable.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing/laboratory environment.

Please see attached job description for a full list of essential and desirable criteria

Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, permanent employment in the UK

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Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 8pm on Wednesday 25th March 2026

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.