Sterilisation Engineer

Degree Educated and Qualified Engineer required to work within the Steriliser Business Team at Global Manufacturer based at their Plymouth site. The successful candidate will support the team with regulatory requirements, licensing and permits associated with the operation of the Cobalt 60 steriliser. Offer radiological safety through liaison with the Radiation Protection Adviser and act as the appointed Senior Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS). You will be the subject matter expert (SME) support during external and internal audits.

If you have a growth mind-set coupled with a willingness to expand your skills / experience and would like to work for a company that will offer you a career path & fantastic benefits package then look no further!

Key Responsibilities:

• Determine, manage and expedite Cobalt 60 needs to satisfy business requirements, including CB2s as appropriate.
• Validation following source loads and support in the export of returned Cobalt 60.
• Investigate new and current industrial irradiator technology and dosimetry methods.
• Provide engineering and technical support to the team.
• Provide product cycle time determination and development.
• Review operating procedures and relevant standards.
• License and permit compliance associated with the operation of the Cobalt 60 steriliser.
• Dosimetry calibration/verification and analysis.
• Operations/radiological/validation member of iSALT corporate sterilisation team
• Shared with the Senior RPSs, responsibility for strict radiological safety requirements, training and procedures.
• Shared with sites RPSs, responsible for radiological safety systems, their correct operation and effectiveness.
• Report on engineering related topics to Plant Management, Members of the Steriliser Business Team and the Steriliser Technicians.
• Report on radiological related topics to statutory bodies, Plant Management, Members of the Steriliser Business Team, Steriliser Technicians and the sites Occupational Health team
• Provide mentoring role to steriliser operational associates.

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Candidate Attributes Required:

• Degree in Science or Engineering related discipline.
• A minimum of five years experience working in a heavily regulated environment (preferably pharmaceutical).
• Experience and ability in statistical analysis techniques.
• Project management experience, leading activities.
• Knowledge of the relevant national and international standards relating to the position.
• Excellent PC knowledge and capability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits on Offer:

• Life assurance and Critical illness cover.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Reward & Recognition scheme linked to Health & safety and Continuous Improvement.
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting the physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme.
• Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary.
• Share save scheme matched up to £150 per month.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Free car parking.

To apply for this position candidates must have the immediate right to work in the UK.

If you have the Engineering experience and qualifications listed aboveand are currently looking for a new challenge, then please submit an up to date CV by using the apply button below.

For an informal chat, please phone 01752 252533 and ask for Samantha Luxton. Many thanks for your interest.