QA Validation Engineer

Cagents; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 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 pharmaceutical facilities in Ireland. You will work on IQ/OQ/PQ for GMP systems and prepare lifecycle documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Join a diverse team and contribute to audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Laboratory groups.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Science, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
• 3+ years' validation experience in pharma/biotech/life sciences environments.
• Experience qualifying laboratory and/or manufacturing equipment in GMP facilities.
• Strong understanding of GMP and validation principles.
• 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 skills

Stakeholder management

Technical writing

Problem solving

GMP & validation principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Job description

Are you a Validation Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge pharmaceutical and biotech projects in Ireland?

CAI is seeking a QA Validation Engineer to support qualification and validation activities for laboratory and process equipment across leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of analytical, manufacturing, and GMP-regulated systems while contributing to some of Ireland's most advanced life sciences operations.

Key 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.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Science, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years' validation experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or life sciences environments.
• Experience qualifying laboratory and/or manufacturing equipment in GMP-regulated facilities.
• Strong understanding of GMP and validation principles.
• Experience authoring and executing validation documentation.
• Knowledge of deviation management, change control, and CAPA processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong technical writing and problem-solving abilities.
• Eligible to work in Ireland.

Why Join CAI?

• Work with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across Ireland.
• Exposure to a wide range of validation and CQV projects.
• Career development within a growing global organisation.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

About CAI

CAI is a global leader in commissioning, qualification, validation, and operational readiness services for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries. We partner with leading manufacturers to deliver compliant, efficient, and innovative solutions that ensure quality and regulatory excellence.