Validation Engineer - Research Equipment Lead (Netherlands)

Centre for Human Drug Research; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABP pension

8% holiday allowance

End-of-year bonus 3.8–12%

25 vacation days

Diversity Day

Training programmes

Public transport fully reimbursed

Electric bike discount

Friday drinks

Annual Christmas dinner

Team outing

Job summary

The Centre for Human Drug Research (CHDR) in the Netherlands seeks a meticulous Validation Engineer to support validation of research equipment, including IQ/OQ/PQ, SOP development, and documentation. You will manage validation projects and collaborate with QA, researchers and technical staff to uphold GMP standards.

The one-year contract (32 hours/week) offers potential for permanence, a competitive salary, pension, and professional development opportunities in a growing organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent professional experience.
• Knowledge of and experience in GxP and GAMP5.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Affinity with research equipment.
• Strong general computer skills, including proficiency in Word and Excel, with the ability to create and maintain clear, accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain validation plans for new or modified research equipment.
• Define User Requirement Specifications (URS) and translate into IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.
• Coordinate and support equipment qualification, assessment, and configuration activities.
• Maintain SOPs and validation documentation and drive continuous improvement of validation processes.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, QA, and technical support to ensure GMP compliance.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning & organizing

Attention to detail

Affinity with research equipment

GxP/GAMP5 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Centre for Human Drug Research (CHDR) in the Netherlands seeks a meticulous Validation Engineer to support validation of research equipment, including IQ/OQ/PQ, SOP development, and documentation. You will manage validation projects and collaborate with QA, researchers and technical staff to uphold GMP standards.

The one-year contract (32 hours/week) offers potential for permanence, a competitive salary, pension, and professional development opportunities in a growing organisation.