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Katalyst CRO lists this Validation Specialist opportunity in charleston, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Validation Specialist to lead qualification and validation activities in a GMP-regulated environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, reviewing, and approving validation documentation for equipment, facilities, utilities, processes, and computerized systems while ensuring compliance with FDA, EMA, and cGMP regulations.
Responsibilities
Lead validation lifecycle activities including Design Qualification (DQ), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
Author, review, and approve validation protocols, reports, risk assessments, and validation plans.
Execute equipment, process, cleaning, utility, facility, and computer system validation activities.
Support commissioning and qualification (C&Q) activities for new equipment and manufacturing systems.
Manage deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change controls related to validation activities.
Develop and maintain Validation Master Plans (VMPs).
Ensure compliance with cGMP, GxP, FDA, EU GMP, and data integrity requirements.
Support regulatory inspections and internal/external audits.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Automation, and Regulatory teams.
Mentor junior validation engineers and specialists.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or a related field.
5+ years of validation experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
Strong knowledge of: IQ/OQ/PQ
Process Validation
Equipment Qualification
Cleaning Validation
Computer System Validation (CSV)
Risk Assessments
Change Control and CAPA
Experience with FDA, EMA, 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP 5 guidelines.
Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with MES, LIMS, SCADA, PLC, ERP, or other GMP computerized systems.
Knowledge of Kneat, ValGenesis, TrackWise, MasterControl, or similar validation tools.
Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections.
Validation certification or advanced degree preferred.
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Worksite address
charleston, SC, 29408, US
Who can apply
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