QA Validation Specialist - Lab (LIMS & Empower)

R&D Partners; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Ireland is seeking a QA Validation Specialist to support validation activities related to laboratory systems. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Essential qualifications include a degree in a scientific discipline and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a GMP environment. This position offers a key role in delivering quality assurance validation as new products are launched.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Proven experience in CSV, LIMS validation, and lab equipment qualification.
• Strong understanding of GAMP 5, Annex 11, and 21 CFR Part 11.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve validation documentation for lab systems.
• Provide QA oversight during CSV and equipment qualification activities.
• Collaborate with QC and IT teams for data integrity controls.

Skills

CSV expertise

LIMS validation

GMP compliance

Documentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in scientific or technical discipline

Job description

Help bring science to life and join a leading pharmaceutical company to play a key role in delivering QA Validation that drives healthcare innovation!

R&D Partners is seeking a QA Validation Specialist on a contract basis to support validation activities related to Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), analytical lab equipment, and computerised systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role is critical in ensuring data integrity, system compliance, and readiness for commercial operations as the company prepares to launch two products by year-end. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with IT, Quality Control, and Engineering teams to ensure robust validation of lab systems and equipment in alignment with regulatory expectations.

Please note that this is an on-site position in Cashel and to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ) for LIMS, lab instruments, and computerised systems.
• Provide QA oversight during execution of CSV and equipment qualification activities.
• Support the development and maintenance of the Computer System Validation Master Plan and related documentation.
• Ensure validation activities comply with GAMP 5, Annex 11, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
• Collaborate with QC and IT teams to ensure proper system configuration, data integrity controls, and audit trail functionality.
• Lead or support investigations and CAPAs related to lab system validation deviations or issues.
• Review and approve SOPs, protocols, reports, and technical documentation for lab systems and equipment.
• Participate in risk assessments and data integrity reviews for lab systems.
• Support internal and external audits, acting as SME for CSV and lab equipment validation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in scientific or technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Life Sciences, Engineering).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment.
• Proven experience in CSV, LIMS validation, and lab equipment qualification.
• Strong understanding of GAMP 5, Annex 11, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting audits and inspections as a validation SME.

For more information, please contact Billy O'Brien.

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