Equipment Validation Engineer
- Ensure that all equipment within the Quality Control Department (Chemistry, Micro and HiPo Laboratories) and Packaging are maintained Validated / Calibrated state and fit for use.
- Exercise preliminary troubleshooting of Quality Control equipment, whenever required, in line with EU GMP and in fulfilment of obligations to Service Providers in relation to training and warranty requirements.
- Follow-up requests on STORM related to instrument interventions and ensure that they are completed by Service Providers in a timely manner.
- Ensure that the STORM system is under control and to execute pressure as required on Service Providers to fulfil their obligations with regards to turnaround time stipulated in the relevant Service Agreements with APL Swift Services (Malta) Ltd.
- Coordinate with Service Personnel from third-party companies during interventions on equipment pertaining to the Quality Control Department.
- Trend intervention data related to Quality Control equipment to ensure that all equipment is fit for use on a routine basis, thus ensuring business continuity.
- Perform calibrations and calibration checks on Quality Control equipment on a routine basis.
- Perform repairs and maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Follow and document (record) precisely all activities as described in the relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Test Methods and Protocols as it complies with the principles of Quality Management System.
- Perform and prepare documentation in relation to temperature mapping studies for the Laboratories area / Equipment / Warehouses / Loading bays and secondary packaging areas as per schedule.
- Perform all duties as laid down and any additional duties as may be allocated from time to time by the Engineering & Facilities Manager in a proper professional manner and in the best interest of APL Swift Services (Malta) Ltd.
- A higher diploma in engineering (MQF Level 5) or higher
- At least 2 years’ experience in manufacturing or testing
- Confident communicator in English (written and spoken)
- The ability to achieve and maintain high standards with meticulous attention to detail, planning, organizational and time management skills
- Work accurately in a busy and demanding environment whilst adhering to strict deadlines / timescales
- Good IT skills e.g. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook