Validation Engineer (12-Month FTC) Location: Galway 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Pharmaceutical / GMP Regulated Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Validation Engineer to join their team in Galway for a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will execute vital validation activities in strict compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards. Supporting the Validation Team Lead, you will play a key role in implementing the Validation Master Plan, maintaining validation-related SOPs, and ensuring the seamless validation of processes, cleaning, equipment, analytical instruments, and utilities. Key Responsibilities As a Validation Engineer, your core duties will include: Develop, execute, and document comprehensive validation protocols and reports for processes, cleaning, equipment, analytical instruments, and utilities. Ensure all validation activities consistently comply with GMP, regulatory guidelines, and internal procedures. Support technology transfers and new product introductions through targeted validation activities. Maintain accurate, thorough, and complete validation documentation in strict accordance with SOPs. Assist in updating and implementing validation-related SOPs under the guidance of the Validation Team Lead. Ensure all validation records are continuously audit-ready to support both internal and external inspections. Identify opportunities to optimize validation processes, enhance efficiency, and align practices with evolving regulatory expectations. Work closely with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and analytical teams to smoothly coordinate validation activities. Provide technical support and expertise during investigations and troubleshooting related to validation. Qualifications & Experience A Degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or a closely related discipline. 2+ years of hands-on validation experience within a GMP-regulated environment. Prior experience in process, cleaning, and equipment validation is highly preferred. Skills & Competencies Deep understanding of GMP and core validation principles and methodologies. Excellent documentation, written communication, and organizational skills. Strong troubleshooting capabilities with a knack for resolving validation-related issues. A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across various functional teams. An uncompromising eye for accuracy and completeness in technical documentation.
