Validation Engineer

QPS Netherlands B.V.; Groningen; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Netherlands is seeking a Validation Engineer to ensure laboratory equipment, software, and facilities remain validated across two Groningen locations. You will work closely with laboratory teams and external partners to execute IQ/OQ/PQ, coordinate calibrations, and maintain controlled documentation.

The role emphasizes hands-on validation, quality systems compliance, and training colleagues to sustain high-quality operations within a CRO setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Experience with equipment validation in regulated environments.
• Strong documentation and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform IQ/OQ/PQ (and requalification) for lab equipment and related software.
• Maintain validated state of equipment, software and facilities through maintenance and calibration.
• Prepare validation protocols, reports, equipment records and SOPs.
• Troubleshoot issues using risk assessment and root-cause analysis and implement solutions.
• Support selection, implementation and validation of new equipment and software.
• Train and advise laboratory personnel within the QPS quality system.

Skills

IQ/OQ/PQ

Validation

Documentation

Calibration

LIMS

GxP

Problem solving

Team training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Life Sciences

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Validation Engineer

Location: Groningen, The Netherlands

Work arrangement: 100% onsite across 2 nearby Groningen facilities

Application deadline: 28 September 2026

QPS Netherlands is looking for a practical, detail-oriented Validation Engineer to help keep our laboratory equipment, software, and facilities operational, reliable, and compliant across 2 Groningen locations approximately 4 km apart.

QPS is a global, full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in developing new medicines.

The Role

Working closely with laboratory teams, Quality, vendors, and technical specialists, you will:

• Plan and perform Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), including requalification, for laboratory equipment and related software.
• Maintain the validated state of equipment, software, and facilities by coordinating maintenance, calibration, repairs, and updates.
• Prepare and improve validation protocols, reports, equipment records, SOPs, and other controlled documentation.
• Troubleshoot technical issues using risk assessment and root-cause analysis, implement solutions, and identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Support the selection, implementation, and validation of new equipment and software.
• Train and advise laboratory personnel and perform assigned activities within the QPS quality system.

What we seek

• A bachelor’s degree (HBO/BSc) in Engineering, Life Sciences, Laboratory Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant experience with equipment validation, qualification, maintenance, calibration, or technical support, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, project coordination, and documentation skills.
• A practical, flexible, and quality-focused approach, with the communication skills to train colleagues and work effectively with internal and external partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with laboratory equipment, supporting software, LIMS, or similar systems is preferred.

What we offer

Join a collaborative international CRO in a varied, hands-on role with broad involvement in validation, equipment, software, facilities, and continuous improvement. QPS offers professional development, a competitive salary, and excellent primary and secondary employment benefits.

Recruitment Timeline

Applications close on 28 September 2026. Prescreen calls will take place during the first week of October, followed by onsite interviews the following week.

QPS maintains a workplace vaccination program, including Hepatitis B. Participation may be required for some roles and voluntary or encouraged for others.