A Validation Engineer is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Waterford based pharmaceutical client. If you are experience in aseptic processing, lyophilisation, sterilisation and depyrogenation. This is a 12 month contract. THE ROLE: Designing, executing and reporting on PV/Process Performance Qualifications. Designing, executing and reporting on validation studies for equipment, systems and processes. Providing technical interpretation and guidance of current US FDA and EU validation requirements for aseptic processing, lyophilisation, sterilisation and depyrogenation Maintaining validation documentation through the validation lifecycle Participation in external regulatory inspections and supporting Support Site Change Control process Capable of troubleshooting validation issues associated with projects, process development etc. Maintaining validation documentation through the validation lifecycle REQUIREMENTS: Degree in Science (Chemistry, Micro. or Pharmacy preferred) or Engineering Chemical/Mech/Elec Previous validation/product development experience would be highly advantageous for the role. Knowledge of Process Validation regulations, current process validation and technical transfer industry practices, and experience of interpretation and application of guidelines and regulations. Knowledge of requirements for of GAMP, ISPE Baseline guides. Knowledge of steam and dry heat validation publications such as AAMI/ANSI, PDA and ISO guidelines. Full understanding of relevant quality and compliance regulations Able to execute projects to plan. Good knowledge of quality management systems. Good communication skills at organisation, team and individual levels. Ability to use MS Project and SPC packages an advantage Please call Louise Mulligan today for further information on or email: CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent. Skills: Validation Engineer aseptic processing lyophilisation