Validation Engineer: IQ/OQ/PQ for Lab Equipment & Software

QPS Netherlands B.V.; Groningen; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Netherlands B.V. is seeking a practical Validation Engineer to ensure laboratory equipment, software, and facilities stay operational, reliable, and compliant across two Groningen locations about 4 km apart.

You will work with lab teams, Quality, vendors, and technical specialists to lead IQ/OQ/PQ activities and maintain validated states. The role emphasizes problem-solving, planning, and documentation, with training responsibilities for colleagues and collaboration with internal and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO/BSc) in Engineering, Life Sciences, Laboratory Technology, or related field.
• Experience with equipment validation, qualification, maintenance, calibration, or technical support in a regulated environment is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, project coordination, and documentation skills.
• Practical, flexible, and quality-focused approach with good communication to train colleagues and work with partners.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Project coordination

Documentation

Communication

Microsoft Office

LIMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

LIMS

Laboratory software

Job description

QPS Netherlands B.V. is seeking a practical Validation Engineer to ensure laboratory equipment, software, and facilities stay operational, reliable, and compliant across two Groningen locations about 4 km apart.

You will work with lab teams, Quality, vendors, and technical specialists to lead IQ/OQ/PQ activities and maintain validated states. The role emphasizes problem-solving, planning, and documentation, with training responsibilities for colleagues and collaboration with internal and