QA Validation Engineer – Equipment, Utilities

Are you looking for a new challenge in engineering? Step into a high-impact role where your expertise in utility validation helps power the future of pharmaceutical innovation.

R&D Partners is seeking a QA Validation Engineer – Utilities to join a pharmaceutical company on a contract basis during an exciting phase of growth. This role focuses on ensuring the validation of critical utility systems in a fast-paced, regulated environment. You will play a key role in maintaining compliance and supporting the qualification of systems such as HVAC, purified water, compressed air, and steam. This is an on-site 12-month temporary contract position based in Cashel, Tipperary.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

• Review and approve documents related to system qualifications (e.g., IQ, OQ, PQ) for utilities. Oversee validation activities for utility and facility systems to ensure compliance.
• Contribute to the development and upkeep of the Site Validation Master Plan (SVMP).
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to validate new and existing utility systems.
• Investigate and address issues related to utility qualifications and implement corrective actions.
• Review calibration and maintenance records for utility equipment.
• Participate in risk assessments and technical evaluations affecting utility systems.
• Support audits as a subject matter expert (SME) for utility validation.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Background in science or engineering (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences).
• Experience working in a regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment.
• Knowledge of utility system validation (e.g., HVAC, purified water, clean steam, compressed gases).
• Familiarity with validation principles and regulatory standards (e.g., HPRA, FDA).
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.

For more information, please contact Billy O’Brien.

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