Senior Equipment Officer

CV-LibraryLL13, Pentre Maelor, WrexhampermanentPosted: 5 August 2026
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A global pharmaceutical organisation in North Wales is seeking an experienced Senior Equipment Officer (QC Systems) to play a key role in leading a team to manage and maintain critical laboratory equipment and computerised systems.

The ideal equipment officer 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, particularly for computer system validation (CSV).

* Support QC operations through deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.

* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality within QC.

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.

* Supervisory or project leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.

* Strong communicator with a proactive attitude.

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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