QA Validation Engineer - GMP CQV for Life Sciences

CAI; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is seeking a QA Validation Engineer in Ireland to support qualification and validation activities for laboratory and process equipment across GMP facilities. You will execute IQ, OQ, and PQ, prepare validation protocols and reports, and contribute to lifecycle documentation while collaborating with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Laboratory teams.

The role offers exposure to analytical, manufacturing systems and CQV projects, with emphasis on risk assessments, deviation handling,

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Science, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years' validation experience within pharmaceutical/biotech/Life sciences.
• Experience qualifying laboratory and/or manufacturing equipment in GMP facilities.
• Strong understanding of GMP and validation principles.
• Experience authoring and executing validation documents.
• 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

QA validation

GMP understanding

Communication

Technical writing

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering/Science/Biotechnology degree

Job description

CAI is seeking a QA Validation Engineer in Ireland to support qualification and validation activities for laboratory and process equipment across GMP facilities. You will execute IQ, OQ, and PQ, prepare validation protocols and reports, and contribute to lifecycle documentation while collaborating with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Laboratory teams.

The role offers exposure to analytical, manufacturing systems and CQV projects, with emphasis on risk assessments, deviation handling,