Validation Engineer

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Waterford; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Validation Engineer based in Waterford, Ireland. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting new projects and ensuring the validation and compliance of equipment and systems, working within a regulated environment. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant science or engineering degree and experience in the pharmaceutical sector, with a strong emphasis on validation protocols and quality management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science (Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy) or Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical).
• Experience in healthcare manufacturing, ideally in pharmaceuticals.
• Knowledge of validation issues, pharmaceutical plants, and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Execute FAT/SAT/IOQ protocols and generate related documentation.
• Design, execute, and report on validation studies for various systems.
• Ensure compliance with US FDA and EU validation standards.

Skills

Validation Engineering

cGMP

Quality Management Systems

Troubleshooting

Education

Relevant degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

14613Contract €45- €55 Per Hour Site Based Waterford, Ireland Updated on: 29-05-2025

ROLE OVERVIEW

A leading pharmaceutical company is currently seeking a Validation Engineer to join their team based in Waterford, Ireland. As a Validation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting a new project and ensuring the ongoing validation and compliance of new equipment, systems, and processes.


KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your duties as the Validation Engineer will be varied; however, the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

1. Executing FAT/SAT/IOQ protocols, including the generation of protocols and reports.

2. Designing, executing, and reporting on validation studies for equipment, systems, and processes.

3. Ensuring validation studies are managed in conjunction with all required standards and legal requirements (Health & Safety, cGMP, construction, environmental, etc.).

4. Providing technical interpretation and guidance on current US FDA and EU validation requirements for aseptic processing, lyophilisation, sterilisation, and depyrogenation.


ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Validation Engineer, we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

1. Relevant degree in Science (Chemistry, Microbiology, or Pharmacy preferred) or Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical).

2. Proven industry experience in a healthcare manufacturing environment, ideally within the pharmaceutical sector.

3. A working knowledge and practical experience with troubleshooting validation issues, pharmaceutical plants, and quality management systems.

Key Words:
Validation Engineer / healthcare manufacturing / pharmaceutical sector / FAT / SAT / IOQ protocols / validation studies / cGMP / aseptic processing / lyophilisation / sterilisation / depyrogenation / quality management systems / regulatory inspections / process validation

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the Life Science sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.

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