QA Validation Engineer — GMP CQV for Biotech & Pharma (Ireland)

CAI; Munster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Job summary

CAI is seeking a QA Validation Engineer to support qualification and validation activities for laboratory and process equipment across pharmaceutical and biotech facilities in Ireland. The role involves IQ/OQ/PQ execution, lifecycle documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will contribute to GMP-compliant projects, risk assessments, deviation/CAPAs, and audits, with opportunities for career development within a growing global organisation.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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

IQ/OQ/PQ

GMP

Documentation

CAPA

Change Control

Stakeholder Mgmt

Education

Engineering/Science degree

Job description

CAI is seeking a QA Validation Engineer to support qualification and validation activities for laboratory and process equipment across pharmaceutical and biotech facilities in Ireland. The role involves IQ/OQ/PQ execution, lifecycle documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will contribute to GMP-compliant projects, risk assessments, deviation/CAPAs, and audits, with opportunities for career development within a growing global organisation.