Validation Specialist Lab Equipment Qualification at Katalyst Healthcares Life Sciences
Boston, MA 02108, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Nov, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Computerized Systems, Validation, Gamp, Life Sciences, Regulatory Audits, Equipment Qualification, Ema, Chemistry

Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Description

Responsibilities:

  • Perform qualification and validation of lab equipment (e.g., balances, incubators, autoclaves, HPLCs, TOCs, pH meters, etc.).
  • Develop and execute equipment qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
  • Perform impact and risk assessments for lab instruments and systems.
  • Author and revise validation documents including Validation Plans, Protocols, Reports, SOPs, and User Requirements Specifications (URS).Support equipment lifecycle management and change control processes.
  • Review vendor-supplied documentation (FAT/SAT protocols, manuals, calibration certificates, etc.).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QC, QA, IT, Engineering) to ensure validation project timelines and quality expectations are met.
  • Participate in deviation investigations and CAPA related to equipment qualification failures or non-conformances.
  • Ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and applicable GAMP 5 guidelines.
  • Maintain proper documentation and traceability in line with Data Integrity (ALCOA+) principles.
  • Support regulatory inspections and internal audits related to lab equipment qualification.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
  • 3–7 years of experience in equipment qualification/validation in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device environment.
  • Strong hands-on experience with qualification of lab instruments and computerized systems.
  • Proficiency with validation lifecycle documents (IQ/OQ/PQ) and quality systems.
  • Experience with cGMP, FDA, ICH Q8–Q10, GAMP 5, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience with validation software tools such as Val Genesis, Knead, or Track Wise.
  • Familiarity with data integrity assessments and ALCOA+ principles.
  • Experience supporting regulatory audits (FDA, EMA, etc.).
  • Knowledge of analytical laboratory workflows.
Responsibilities
  • Perform qualification and validation of lab equipment (e.g., balances, incubators, autoclaves, HPLCs, TOCs, pH meters, etc.).
  • Develop and execute equipment qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
  • Perform impact and risk assessments for lab instruments and systems.
  • Author and revise validation documents including Validation Plans, Protocols, Reports, SOPs, and User Requirements Specifications (URS).Support equipment lifecycle management and change control processes.
  • Review vendor-supplied documentation (FAT/SAT protocols, manuals, calibration certificates, etc.).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QC, QA, IT, Engineering) to ensure validation project timelines and quality expectations are met.
  • Participate in deviation investigations and CAPA related to equipment qualification failures or non-conformances.
  • Ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and applicable GAMP 5 guidelines.
  • Maintain proper documentation and traceability in line with Data Integrity (ALCOA+) principles.
  • Support regulatory inspections and internal audits related to lab equipment qualification
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