Validation Scientist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Gateshead
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Science & Research
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SKILLS

GLP Electrophoresis Validation Testing Data Analysis GMP Laboratory Root Cause Analysis

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] are recruiting for a Validation Scientist, on behalf of a medical diagnostic company. This role will be based at their site in Gateshead and is a permanent role with Mon-Fri day time working hours. The Role: To undertake validation activities relating to gel electrophoresis product development in a timely and efficient manner.

Job Details

[Employer hidden] are recruiting for a Validation Scientist, on behalf of a medical diagnostic company. This role will be based at their site in Gateshead and is a permanent role with Mon-Fri day time working hours. The Role: To undertake validation activities relating to gel electrophoresis product development in a timely and efficient manner.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform testing of gel electrophoresis products according to pre-assigned testing and validation protocols, identifying and investigating any detrimental trends via good attention to detail and root cause analysis.
  • Design investigative experiments and write clear, detailed testing plans following appropriate protocols/guidelines and GMP/GLP standards.
  • Record, input and interpret data and present results in a scientific report format.
  • Organisation of own workload on a day-to-day basis, to ensure tasks are completed to schedule.
  • Creation of new and update of existing validation protocols in line with updates to international regulations.
  • Creation and maintenance of technical documentation relating to regulatory submissions.
  • Develop, maintain and apply in-depth theoretical electrophoresis knowledge to support validation activities and development opportunities.
  • Work in accordance with Health and Safety and COSHH guidelines when handling reagents and chemicals used in automated and manual techniques, complying with all statutory and site safety regulations.
  • Routine maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.

Essential Skills:

  • BSc within the life-sciences disciplines with relevant laboratory-based experience.
  • Experience with GLP (good laboratory practice) in and industry setting and sound knowledge/interest in Electrophoresis.
  • Competent in the use of the Internet and Microsoft Windows programs including Word, Excel Power Point, and other statistical analysis software.
  • Experience in supporting Validation activities.

Apply: It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 183554 in all correspondence.

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