GMP & CQV QA Validation Engineer (Ireland)

Cagents; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

CAI is seeking a QA Validation Engineer to support qualification and validation activities for laboratory and process equipment across GMP facilities in Ireland. This role offers exposure to leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology programs and a chance to contribute to regulatory readiness.

You will execute IQ, OQ, and PQ activities, prepare validation protocols and reports, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing and Laboratory teams to ensure compliant, lifecycle-driven

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Science, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years' validation experience in pharma, biotech, medical devices, or life sciences.
• Experience qualifying laboratory/manufacturing equipment in GMP facilities.
• Strong GMP and validation principles knowledge.
• Experience authoring and executing validation documentation.
• Knowledge of deviation management, change control, and CAPA processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Eligible to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Execute IQ, OQ, and PQ activities for GMP equipment and systems.
• Prepare and review validation protocols, reports, and lifecycle documentation.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation projects from planning through execution.
• Perform risk assessments and support deviation, CAPA, and change control activities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Laboratory teams.
• Participate in audits and inspection readiness activities.
• Support equipment lifecycle management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Technical writing

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering, Science, Biotechnology, or related

Job description

CAI is seeking a QA Validation Engineer to support qualification and validation activities for laboratory and process equipment across GMP facilities in Ireland. This role offers exposure to leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology programs and a chance to contribute to regulatory readiness.

You will execute IQ, OQ, and PQ activities, prepare validation protocols and reports, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing and Laboratory teams to ensure compliant, lifecycle-driven