QA Validation Engineer

Are you a Validation Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge pharmaceutical and biotech projects in Ireland?

CAI is seeking a QA Validation Engineer to support qualification and validation activities for laboratory and process equipment across leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of analytical, manufacturing, and GMP-regulated systems while contributing to some of Ireland's most advanced life sciences operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute IQ, OQ, and PQ activities for GMP equipment and systems.
• Prepare and review validation protocols, reports, and lifecycle documentation.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation projects from planning through execution.
• Perform risk assessments and support deviation, CAPA, and change control activities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Laboratory teams.
• Participate in audits and inspection readiness activities.
• Support equipment lifecycle management and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Degree in Engineering, Science, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years' validation experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or life sciences environments.
• Experience qualifying laboratory and/or manufacturing equipment in GMP-regulated facilities.
• Strong understanding of GMP and validation principles.
• Experience authoring and executing validation documentation.
• Knowledge of deviation management, change control, and CAPA processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong technical writing and problem-solving abilities.
• Eligible to work in Ireland.
  
  

Why Join CAI?

• Work with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across Ireland.
• Exposure to a wide range of validation and CQV projects.
• Career development within a growing global organisation.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Interested? Apply today and become part of a team delivering quality and compliance excellence across Ireland's world-leading life sciences industry.