Lab Validation Engineer - IQ/OQ/PQ & Compliance (Onsite)

QPS Holdings; Groningen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Netherlands is seeking a practical Validation Engineer to ensure that laboratory equipment, software, and facilities stay operational and compliant across two Groningen locations.

You will manage validation activities, coordinate maintenance and calibration, troubleshoot issues, and maintain accurate documentation while coordinating with Quality, vendors, and technical specialists. The role reports to local leadership and supports continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Laboratory Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience validating and qualifying equipment, maintaining calibration, or providing technical support in a regulated lab.
• Experience with lab equipment and supporting software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and perform IQ/OQ/PQ for laboratory equipment and related software, including requalification.
• Maintain validated state of equipment/software/facilities through maintenance, calibration, repairs, and updates.
• Prepare, review, and improve validation protocols, reports, equipment records, SOPs, and related documentation.
• Investigate issues using risk assessment and root-cause analysis; implement improvements for performance and quality.
• Assist in evaluating, selecting, implementing, and validating new equipment and software.
• Train laboratory personnel on correct use of equipment, software, and facilities; share relevant technical developments.
• Perform tasks within the QPS quality system and support broader maintenance engineering duties.

Skills

IQ/OQ/PQ

Validation

Documentation

Risk assessment

Root-cause analysis

Project coordination

Training & advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree (HBO/BSc) in Engineering or Life Sciences

Tools

MS Office

LIMS

Calibration software

Job description

QPS Netherlands is seeking a practical Validation Engineer to ensure that laboratory equipment, software, and facilities stay operational and compliant across two Groningen locations.

You will manage validation activities, coordinate maintenance and calibration, troubleshoot issues, and maintain accurate documentation while coordinating with Quality, vendors, and technical specialists. The role reports to local leadership and supports continuous improvement.