QA Validation Engineer

Team Horizon is seeking a QA Validation Engineer for an initial 12-month contract at their Sligo based facility. In this role you will coordinate the development and maintenance of the site validation program and ensure external regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements are met.

Why you should apply:

• Opportunity to join a state of the art facility and add value to exciting projects


• Competetive rates on offer

What you will be doing:

• Coordination / direction and active participation in the validation and quality assurance of site equipment, utilities, processes and software in compliance with policies, FDA, European cGMP and GAMP standards.


• Generation/maintenance/execution of the Site Validation Master Plan.


• Generation/maintenance/execution of Project Validation Plans and schedules.


• Generation of validation protocols and final reports to cGMP standards.


• Generation of validation investigations and implementation of corrective actions.


• Creation/Review/Approval of various quality documents and test data.


• Management of validation, exception event, and change control processes.


• Maintenance and tracking of validation equipment, if applicable.


• Completing all required training before executing a task.


• Documenting all activities in line with cGMP requirements.


• Updating of validation procedures, job instructions and batch documentation to reflect current best practices.


• Performing cross training within the team and training of new team members.


• Participation in continuous improvement programs to implement improvements in manufacturing, quality, safety and training systems.


• Coordinating activities to maximize the effectiveness of all of the team members.


• Maintaining the overall cGMP compliance of the production areas.


• Communicating with peers and management regarding activities in the area, including elevation of events or concerns.

What you need to apply:

• Qualification and/or degree in engineering or scientific discipline. 


• 3 years plus of knowledge of cGMP, validation and regulatory requirements relating to the biopharmaceutical industry.


• Strong communication (written and oral), presentation and troubleshooting skills required


• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.


• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.


• Capable of prioritizing work and multitasking.