Job Summary: The Validation Specialist will play a critical role in supporting the qualification and validation processes for new manufacturing cell equipment within a medical devices industry. This position ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal quality systems to maintain the highest levels of product safety and efficacy. Project period: May - December 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) for new manufacturing equipment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, and production, to ensure seamless equipment qualification.
Perform risk assessments and identify critical control points in the validation process.
Analyze validation data, identify trends, and recommend improvements to enhance equipment performance and compliance.
Prepare comprehensive validation documentation, including protocols, reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Weekly written progress report is required.
Ensure all validation activities comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485) and industry best practices.
Support troubleshooting and resolution of validation-related issues (deviations) during equipment / process qualification / validation.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of validation standards, guidelines, and technological advancements in the medical devices sector.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in validation within a regulated industry, preferably medical devices or pharmaceuticals.
Strong understanding of validation protocols, including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as FDA, ISO 13485, and GMP.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in validation tools and software is a plus.
Key Competencies:
Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
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