Process Validation Specialist (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Type:
Contract 
Salary:
$60 - $80 per hour, Benefits: Career Growth
Published:
August 2nd, 2026
Location:
Rutherford, New South Wales, Australia
Reference:
BH-344471
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About the Company & Role: 
Join a Leading Veterinary Pharmaceutical Company who specialize in the development and manufacturing of veterinary medicines. This is your chance to be part of a team committed to excellence and innovation.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Process Validation Specialist to join their Rutherford manufacturing facility on an initial 4-month contract. Working within the Validation team, you will support process validation, cleaning validation and media fill activities while ensuring compliance with GMP requirements.

This is a documentation-focused role suited to candidates with experience authoring validation protocols and reports, analysing validation data, reviewing batch documentation and collaborating with Quality and Production teams within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Duties:
  • Author and review process validation protocols and reports
  • Support process validation, cleaning validation and media fill activities
  • Analyse validation data and prepare technical reports
  • Review batch and manufacturing documentation
  • Ensure validation protocols are executed in accordance with requirements
  • Coordinate sample collection and validation activities
  • Liaise with Production teams regarding validation planning and execution
  • Liaise with Quality teams to support GMP compliance and document approval
  • Support new product introduction activities
  • Assist with validation-related deviations, investigations and CAPAs
  • Support process improvement initiatives and manufacturing operations as required

Skills & Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline
  • 3+ years' experience within pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, consumer healthcare or cosmetics manufacturing environments
  • Direct validation experience within a regulated GMP environment
  • Experience authoring validation protocols and validation reports
  • Strong data analysis and technical documentation skills
  • Experience reviewing batch documentation and manufacturing records
  • Understanding of pharmaceutical quality systems and GMP requirements
  • Experience with Minitab, SAP, ETS, Viva document control systems - highly regarded
  • Experience with synthetic chemical manufacturing processes - highly regarded
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities

Culture & Benefits:
  • Free on-site parking for your convenience
  • Be part of a collaborative and experienced technical team
  • Work closely with Validation, Production and Quality professionals
  • Gain exposure to a globally recognised veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturer
  • Supportive team environment with strong technical leadership

Please Note: A police check and pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening) are required prior to commencement. These will be organised by the company.
 
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For any questions about the role, contact Mairead on +61 2 8071 4290.

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