Radiation Validation Engineer/Analyst - STERIS - Halifax, West Yorkshire
(2024-10)
- Lead and coordinate all Radiation Technology Centre (RTC) activities, ensuring compliance with GMP, ISO/ASTM standards, and internal quality procedures.
- Evaluate product process capability prior to RTC execution and following dose data analysis to ensure validated state, regulatory compliance, and process capability.
- Review and approve RTC technical documentation (protocols, reports, validation records), ensuring accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness.
- Analyse, trend, and investigate RTC dose data using statistical methods to proactively identify deviations, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement.
- Monitor and report RTC KPIs, supporting data-driven quality decision-making and performance improvement initiatives.
- Lead and support investigations into RTC related deviations and non-conformances, contributing to root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
- Execute Statistical Process Control (SPC) and dose rate trending to maintain validated process control.
- Ensure correct implementation of global and local technical procedures and support development of improved work instructions.
- Deliver training to site personnel to maintain compliance, technical competency, and adherence to quality standards.
- Support Quality during audits and regulatory inspections, providing technical expertise and documentation oversight.
- Contributed to initiatives aligned with Quality, Lean, and Sustainability objectives.
Radiation Validation Engineer/Officer - STERIS - Bradford
(2023-09 - 2024-10)
Achievement: In November 2023, led a successful site tour for the division board of directors, showcasing the facility's capabilities and customer specialisation. Recognised with a company award by the Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, which was featured on the company site portal.
Achievement: Delivered a presentation on a special project for gamma irradiation supporting immunotherapies for cancer treatment, explaining the methodology and its customer impact to the marketing directors and site management.
- Provide technical support for Radiation Technology Centre (RTC), ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Communicate with customers and sales teams to generate necessary documentation, including reports and protocols.
- Perform dose result analysis, optimising irradiation processes based on findings.
- Assist in radiation facility qualification (IQ, OQ) and contribute to site validation.
- Support dosimetry system management and troubleshooting, ensuring equipment availability and compliance.
- Collaborate with Quality team during non-conformance investigations and assist in corrective actions.
Radiation Technician - STERIS - Bradford
(2021-10 - 2023-08)
- Performed gamma irradiation processing of customer products in a GMP regulated environment in line with specifications and work instructions.
- Verified incoming products and documentation against requirements, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
- Positioned dosimeters, conducted post irradiation readings, and analysed dose data to confirm compliance with specifications.
- Operated irradiator systems (loading/unloading), ensuring safe and controlled processing.
- Maintained accurate documentation in line with GDP requirements.
- Supported investigation of non-conformances and deviations, contributing to corrective actions.
- Contributed to process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Delivery Driver - Papa John's - Halifax
(2020-11 - 2023-08)
- Ensured timely deliveries and provided exceptional customer service.
- Managed cash transactions and maintained financial accuracy.
Line Worker - McVitie's - Halifax
(2018-06 - 2019-12)
- Ensured quality control and efficiency in a fast-paced production environment.
- Assisted in packaging and logistics.
Team Member - Domino's Pizza - Halifax
(2015-08 - 2017-12)
- Provided customer service, managed orders, and assisted in food preparation.
