Undergraduate Equipment Validation Technician

Glasgow, United KingdomFull-time£19.7k–£23.1kPosted Jul 13, 2026
Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Undergraduate Equipment Validation TechnicianFull-timeCompany DescriptionWe are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.SGS’s Life Sciences services support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors with expert testing, clinical research, auditing, and certification—ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance from development to market.Role: Undergraduate Equipment Validation Technician Job Type: 12 months temporary contract (This role is for undergraduate students, looking for a one year industry placement) Location: Glasgow, Clydebank Hours: 35 hours, Monday to Friday Salary: £19,747- £23,132 (salary dependent on minimum wage for age group) Industry: Life Science Job DescriptionKick-start your career in Life Sciences with SGS!Are you studying for an HNC, HND, or Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline and looking for hands-on industry experience? Join our Validation team and gain exposure to GMP laboratories, equipment qualification, validation, compliance, and quality systems within a world-leading life sciences environment.What you'll doSupport equipment validation, calibration, and maintenance activitiesHelp manage laboratory records and compliance documentationAssist with environmental monitoring and data trendingWork alongside experienced Validation and Quality professionalsContribute to exciting laboratory expansion projects and new equipment installationsQualificationsWhat we're looking forStudying for an HNC, HND, or Degree in a scientific or engineering disciplineStrong organisational skills and attention to detailGood communication and IT skillsA proactive attitude and willingness to learnAn interest in validation, quality, engineering, or laboratory operationsNo previous industry experience required – just enthusiasm, curiosity, and a desire to develop in a highly regulated scientific environment.Additional InformationAt SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:Generous Annual Leave allowance, plus bank holidaysRetailer DiscountsChristmas VouchersHealth & Wellbeing initiativesAn additional day off for your birthdayDiscounted Gym MembershipSGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directlyBy clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy NoticeI'm interestedRefer a friendPosted byBernadette Youngshare this jobShare to WeChat×Copy the link and open WeChat to share.Copy to clipboardOpen WeChatShare to WeChat×Use Scan QR Code in WeChat and click ··· to share.

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