Equipment Lead

A global pharmaceutical organisation in North Wales is seeking an experienced Equipment Lead to play a key role in leading a team to manage and maintain critical laboratory equipment and computerised systems.

The ideal equipment lead would be someone with strong experience working in a GMP analytical or QC laboratory doing computer system validation (CSV) who wants experience leading a team. The suitable equipment officer would have the following responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of QC equipment.
• Provide technical expertise on laboratory instrumentation, from procurement and qualification through to validation and lifecycle management.
• Manage and support GMP-relevant QC computerised systems (e.g., Empower), including user administration, audit trail reviews, and data integrity compliance.
• Deliver validation activities, including protocol writing and execution.

Requirements

• Strong laboratory experience in a pharmaceutical (or equivalent GMP-regulated) environment.
• Sound knowledge of QC analytical techniques and instrumentation (e.g., Karl Fischer titrators, chromatography data systems).
• Experience with computerised systems, ideally CDS software such as Empower, and a grounding in Computer System Validation (CSV).
• Proven troubleshooting on QC instrumentation (HPLC and KF) and systems

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (£40,000 – £50,000)
• Pension scheme with matched contributions (7%)
• Rewards platform with discounts on shopping, holidays, and more
• Generous holiday allowance
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Subsidised canteen & sports/social club
• Free onsite parking

This is a great opportunity to join a global pharmaceutical organisation lead a team and grow your instrumentation and equipment skills. If this appeals to you, apply and I will be in touch

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