CSV Analyst with Instrument integration & Validation expertise

Katalyst CRO; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO seeks an Instrument Integration & Validation Analyst with 10+ years of regulated lab validation experience to support validation and compliance of laboratory, manufacturing, and embedded software systems. The role bridges software validation, testing, and regulatory compliance in a GMP environment.

You will validate data movement from instruments through Instrument Manager to LIS and downstream workflows, ensuring systems stay validated per EMA and FDA/GxP standards while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 2–5+ years of CSV or software validation in pharma/biotech/medical devices.
• Strong knowledge of FDA/EMA/GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP 5.
• Experience with LIMS and Empower data systems.
• Experience with validation lifecycle documentation and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Validate software used in laboratory and manufacturing instruments per FDA/EMA guidelines.
• Develop and execute validation protocols including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
• Maintain systems in a validated state throughout their lifecycle.
• Create and maintain validation documentation (Validation Plans, Reports, URS, Specs, Traceability Matrices).
• Ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, and data integrity standards.
• Gather and document system requirements; develop specs and validation test cases.
• Create infrastructure and data flow diagrams; document current configurations.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, and data integrity testing.
• Identify, document, and troubleshoot validation deviations; conduct root cause analysis.

Skills

Regulated validation

GxP compliance

Data integrity

Root cause analysis

Education

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

Tools

LIMS

Empower

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a 10+ Yrs. of strong regulated lab validation experience in Instrument integration & Validation Analyst to support validation and compliance of laboratory, manufacturing, and embedded software systems in regulated environments to the integration layer confirming that data moves accurately and completely from the instrument, through Instrument Manager, into the LIS, and through any related downstream workflows.

Job Description

We are seeking a 10+ Yrs. of strong regulated lab validation experience in Instrument integration & Validation Analyst to support validation and compliance of laboratory, manufacturing, and embedded software systems in regulated environments to the integration layer confirming that data moves accurately and completely from the instrument, through Instrument Manager, into the LIS, and through any related downstream workflows.

The role ensures systems operate reliably and remain in a validated state in accordance with EMA and GxP requirements. This position acts as a bridge between technical software validation, testing, and regulatory compliance.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Validate software used in laboratory and manufacturing instruments in compliance with FDA, EMA, and GxP guidelines.
• Develop and execute validation protocols including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
• Ensure systems remain in a validated state throughout their lifecycle.
• Author and maintain validation documentation such as Validation Plans, Reports, URS, Functional/Design Specifications, and Traceability Matrices.
• Ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, and data integrity standards
• Gather and document system requirements.
• Develop software specifications, validation test cases, and supporting documentation.
• Create infrastructure diagrams, data flow diagrams, and document current system configurations.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, and data integrity testing.
• Identify, document, and troubleshoot validation deviations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and collaborate with cross-functional teams for issue resolution.
• Conduct risk assessments (FMEA) to identify and mitigate system risks.
• Support change control processes for software updates and enhancements.
• Assist in transitioning legacy SOPs to updated IT/software management SOPs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 2 5+ years of experience in Computer System Validation (CSV) or software validation within pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industries.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements including FDA, EMA, GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP 5.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory systems such as LIMS and Chromatography Data Systems (e.g., Empower).
• Experience with validation lifecycle processes, documentation standards, and data integrity principles.