LSC have a great contract opportunity for a Validation Engineer to join a global Biopharmaceutical company in Carlow. This is a state-of-the-art vaccines and biologics manufacturing facility currently producing many products in various therapeutic areas including: oncology, autoimmunity, pneumonia, and infectious disease. Responsibilities: Design/Author/Review/Approve/Execute qualification/validation documentation and cycle development studies in line with the standard approval process. Design/Author/Review/Approve/Execute Execution/development of change controls. Resolving technical issues encountered during study execution. Engagement with Production, Maintenance and Quality representatives in the assigned area of operations during execution of Cycle Development & Performance Qualification activities. Technical input into quality notification by authoring/reviewing/approving investigations. Perform root cause analysis of system failures, substandard performance, using standard tools and methods, to resolve machine and system issues. In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have: Experience in cleaning validation including but not limited to CD & PQ of mobile vessels (CIP) and parts washers (COP) including recipe development & optimisation, cleaning verification, cleanability and recovery studies using TOC, ICP & swab methods, acceptable residual limit determination, worst case soil matrices & strategy development. Considerable experience in a comparable role, with experience operating as individual contributor adding value to the business in a GMP manufacturing setting, as well as the following qualifications/skills: Relevant technical qualification(s) in Applied Pharmaceutical / Biological / Chemical sciences or applied Technical / Engineering qualification, the successful candidate will also have a proven track record in delivering excellence. Exception / Deviation Management and Change Control. Knowledge and experience of the below areas will be considered advantageous. Filter Validation CCI qualification Shipping Qualification Equipment Periodic Validation Isolator VHP/HVAC Qualification Controlled Temperature Units/Equipment Qualification Note: Are you currently eligible to work in Ireland? As this is a contract opportunity you will need to hold a Stamp 1G/Stamp 4 visa to apply! Apply via this advert or contact Sarah Ninan at if you have any more questions about this opportunity! Skills: Equipment Validation GMP cleaning Validation Sterilisation