PE Global are currently recruiting for a QA Specialist - Tech Support role, for our Bio client site based South Dublin:12 month initial contract, hybrid role (onsite at least once a week)Quality Assurance Specialist – QA Technical Support - General (QA TS)The Quality Assurance Technical Support (QA TS) Specialist is a position within the QA function which will typically report to a QA Manager and will be required to be a Subject Matter Expert in their assigned area of responsibility.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide overall quality direction and oversight for key functional areas (i.e. Inspection, Validation, Quality Control, Engineering, ), ensuring that programs, policies and procedures are robust and in keeping with regulatory and client expectations.Quality review and approval of Validation documentation and SOPs to support site validation activities:Review of DS & QRAES documentsReview of validation Plans, Protocols, IQ, OQ, PQ and associated validation documentsReview of executed validation documents and reportsSupport a safe working environment by complying with all pertinent environmental health/safety practice, rules and regulationsProvide Quality direction and input at Change Control and Deviation Review Boards and assume QA oversight of change control and Deviation/CAPA records; ensuring scope of record is clear and implementation activities are robust and timely.Perform all activities in compliance with safety standards and SOPsIn line with business requirements, these responsibilities may expand or otherwise include additional areas of responsibility which are not described in this specification but are associated with the rolePreferred QualificationsUniversity degree. Science or Engineering related discipline preferred.Relevant experience (7yrs +) working in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry as a Subject Matter Expert providing overall quality direction and oversight for key functional areas (i.e. Packaging, Inspection, Validation, Quality Control, Engineering, Information Systems)Understanding of principles of Validation and New Product IntroductionExperience in change control, non-conformance, corrective and preventative actions, and validation practices.Ability to operate across functional boundaries, both internal and external.Ability to work independently and remotely with minimum direct supervision.Critical thinking skills.Strong organisational, communication, coordination, and meeting facilitation skills.Independent, self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task in project environments and skilled in communication and collaboration.Team player prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture that relies on collaboration for effective decision-making.To apply, please call Audrey on or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to ***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***