Equipment & Validation Specialist

LaCAR MDX Technologies; Luik; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fun team events

Great atmosphere

Flexible working hours

Salary package

Inspiring work environment

Résumé du poste

LaCAR is seeking an Equipment and Validation Specialist to ensure performance, compliance, and reliability of manufacturing and quality control equipment. You will lead qualification, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across the equipment lifecycle.

Based in Liège (Belgium), you will collaborate with Production, QC, QA, and external service providers, manage documentation, support change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and participate in audits to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or life sciences.
• Experience in equipment qualification, validation, maintenance, calibration, or metrology in regulated environments.
• Familiarity with IQ/OQ/PQ and preparation of technical documentation.
• Solid understanding of IVDR or GMP and data integrity principles.
• Experience coordinating external service providers and maintenance activities.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Autonomous, proactive and accountable with ownership.
• Quality- and compliance-driven mindset.
• Team player with excellent communication and collaboration.
• Proficient in MS Office and equipment management systems.
• Advanced English (B2) for daily professional communication.

Responsabilités

• Lead qualification activities for new and existing equipment (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Develop and maintain qualification and requalification plans for compliance.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance to maximize reliability and availability.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, manage repairs, and investigate root causes.
• Organize calibration and metrology with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain compliant equipment documentation and technical files.
• Support change controls, deviations, CAPAs, risk assessments, and improvements.
• Collaborate with Production, QC, QA, and external partners on performance and compliance.
• Participate in internal and customer audits with technical documentation.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Autonomous

Team player

Multitasking

Proactive

English communication

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Industrial Technology/Life Sciences/Automation

Outils

Microsoft Office

Equipment management systems

Description du poste

Join a fast-growing European biotech Company!

Want to join a growing company in the biotech industry ?

Are you passionate about technology, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement?

Do you enjoy combining hands‑on technical activities with project coordination in a regulated environment?

Would you like to contribute to innovative diagnostic solutions that improve patients' lives worldwide?

At LaCAR, we are advancing health and improving lives through the development, production, and commercialization of innovative CE-IVD diagnostic solutions.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an Equipment and Validation Specialist to ensure the performance, compliance, and reliability of the equipment supporting our Manufacturing and Quality Control activities.

You will play a key role in managing equipment throughout their lifecycle, from qualification and maintenance to calibration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead qualification activities for new and existing equipment, including planning, protocol development, execution, deviation management, and final reporting (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Develop and maintain qualification and requalification plans to ensure timely execution and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate and oversee preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and availability
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, manage repair activities, and perform root cause investigations to minimize downtime
• Organize and supervise calibration, verification, and metrology activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external service providers
• Maintain accurate and compliant equipment documentation, including qualification records, calibration certificates, maintenance logs, and technical files
• Support change controls, deviations, CAPAs, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment and utilities
• Collaborate closely with Production, QC, QA, and external partners to ensure equipment performance and regulatory compliance
• Participate in internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections by providing technical expertise and supporting documentation
• Contribute to the continuous enhancement of equipment lifecycle management, reliability, and operational efficiency

Who Are We?

LaCAR is a fast-growing biotech company developing, producing, and commercializing CE-IVD diagnostic kits for (pharmaco) genetics and newborn screening. Our headquarters are located in the Liège Science Park (Belgium), and we serve customers worldwide.

Who Are We Looking For?

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Life Sciences, Automation, or a related technical field
• You have experience in equipment qualification, validation, maintenance, calibration, or metrology within a regulated environment, ideally in IVD, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, or a similar industry
• You have a good understanding of equipment qualification methodologies, including IQ/OQ/PQ, and are comfortable preparing technical documentation such as protocols, reports, procedures, and equipment records
• You have a solid understanding of IVDR or GMP requirements and data integrity principles
• Experience coordinating external service providers, maintenance activities, or equipment management is a plus
• You have strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills and enjoy finding practical solutions to technical challenges
• You are highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• You are autonomous, proactive, and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
• You have a quality- and compliance-driven mindset and are committed to continuous improvement
• You are a team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office and computerized equipment management systems
• Advanced level of English (at least B2) for daily professional communication

Why Join Us?

Become part of an innovative and fast-growing biotech company making a real impact on healthcare

Develop your expertise through comprehensive onboarding and continuous learning opportunities

Take ownership of a critical role combining technical challenges, project coordination, and continuous improvement

Work in an international environment alongside passionate and talented colleagues

Join a collaborative, agile, and people-oriented culture where your contribution truly matters

Fun team events & great atmosphere

Flexible working hours & salary package

Inspiring work environment (HQ Belgium)– Overlooking the woods of Sart-Tilman, with a south-facing terrace for afterwork events

JOIN LaCAR AND BE PART OF A GROWING BIOTECH JOURNEY!