QA Validation Specialist – Equipment, Utilities, 6 mth contract

QA Validation Specialist – Equipment, Utilities, 6 mth contract

Summary: QA Validation role to ensure Qualification of Equipment / Computerised Systems / Facilities and Utilities is performed in compliance with regulatory requirements, company policy and procedures.  Support to production / engineering to ensure the qualified state of equipment, systems, facilities and utilities are maintained. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Review and approve qualification and requalification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for equipment, systems, facilities, and plant utilities.

·         Support and oversee execution of qualification activities, including area and drawing walkdowns and vendor interactions (e.g., FAT).

·         Review and approve related documents such as User Requirement Specifications, SOPs, drawings, and support files.

·         Provide QA oversight and subject matter expertise on qualification, validation, and computerized system validation (CSV) activities, including data integrity compliance.

·         Lead investigations into qualification-related deficiencies and drive corrective and preventive actions.

·         Approve calibration, preventive maintenance (PM) activities, and associated work orders for qualification activities

·         Support internal and external audits (e.g., FDA, HPRA) and ensure ongoing audit readiness.

·         Promote continuous improvement initiatives within validation and contribute to performance KPI reporting.

·         Assist with training of QA and validation personnel and maintain validation documentation and archive systems.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical QA validation role.
  


• Strong understanding of EU and FDA regulations related to equipment, facility, and computerized system qualification.
  


• Knowledge of Data Integrity, Good Documentation Practice (GDP), and validation lifecycle principles.
  


• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  


• Demonstrated ability in protocol/report writing, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration.
  


• Eligible to work in Ireland.