End-to-End Laboratory Validation Specialist

Next Generation; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Generation in Ireland seeks a Laboratory Validation Specialist to own the installation, qualification, CSV and decommissioning of analytical instruments across development and commercial labs. You will lead IQ/OQ/PQ studies, author validation master plans and coordinate vendor engineers, ensuring SDLC compliance and data integrity across instruments.

This role offers end-to-end ownership from purchase to validated release, supporting laboratories across drug substance and drug product

Qualifications

• Degree in analytical chemistry or related science; GMP environment experience preferred.
• Hands-on validation of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• CSV/LIMS validation experience and data integrity knowledge.
• Experience with instrument control software and documentation practices.
• Strong technical writing and SOP development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and decommissioning of laboratory instruments.
• Develop IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and master plans for instruments.
• Execute equipment qualification studies (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Carry out CSV on software-controlled instruments and data reviews.
• Coordinate vendor service engineers on site.
• Update SOPs and supporting documentation; support audits.

Education

Analytical chemistry degree

Tools

Empower

LIMS

Asset management systems

Job description

Next Generation in Ireland seeks a Laboratory Validation Specialist to own the installation, qualification, CSV and decommissioning of analytical instruments across development and commercial labs. You will lead IQ/OQ/PQ studies, author validation master plans and coordinate vendor engineers, ensuring SDLC compliance and data integrity across instruments.

This role offers end-to-end ownership from purchase to validated release, supporting laboratories across drug substance and drug product