Validation Engineer - Biotech (6 months)

 

Leiden, The Netherlands – 6 Months (Extension Possible)

Job Description

Our client is a well-known Biotech company in the Netherlands currently experiencing a high workload within their Validation team. This role is crucial for supporting the qualification and validation activities necessary to maintain cGMP compliance across their equipment and processes.

You will be responsible for executing and documenting essential equipment qualification and re-qualification activities as defined by the Validation Master Plan. Your focus will be on maintaining the validated state of existing equipment, qualifying newly introduced equipment, and supporting the team in deviation handling and CAPA ownership to ensure continuous compliance and operational readiness.

Essential Requirements

• Education Requirement: Degree in Engineering or equivalent.

• Minimum years of experience: At least 4-5 years experience in validation, CQV, or Project Engineering positions within a GMP environment.

• Core technical expertise: Strong knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).

• Required hands-on skills: Experience in writing, executing, and reporting qualification protocols, along with reviewing protocols and reports.

• Required scientific/technical knowledge: Experience with Equipment Qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) and Routine Equipment (Re-)Qualification.

Preferred Requirements

• Additional experience: Experience within the BioPharmaceutical or Biotech industry is a significant advantage.

• Advanced technical skills: Experience supporting the introduction of new programs concerning Validation information.

• Specific technologies or platforms: N/A

• Industry or domain exposure: Experience supporting and owning deviation handling and CAPA's.

• Soft skills or certifications: Analytical, self-starter, and proficient in English (Dutch is an advantage).

Practicalities

• Start Date: ASAP

• Contract Duration: 6 months (Extension possible)

• Location: The Netherlands (Specific location to be confirmed)

• Additional: The interview process is fast: A Teams interview with the Director of Engineering and Validation Manager (max 1 hour), followed immediately by a decision. You may also participate in Practical Process Improvement (PPI) project teams.

Interested?

Interviews and offers can move quickly. Send your CV to Oluali Titelman at o.titelman@panda-int.com today to secure your spot in the process.