We are looking for a QC Qualification Engineer to support the qualification, validation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of laboratory analytical computerized systems within a GMP-regulated environment. This role will work closely with QC, QA, IT, Facilities & Engineering, and external vendors to ensure laboratory systems are qualified, compliant, and maintained in accordance with regulatory and data integrity expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the initiation, execution, and end-to-end ownership of change controls related to laboratory analytical computerized system qualification.
- Manage qualification activities for standalone and laboratory systems such as Agilent systems, LIMS, Empower, ELN, UV-Vis, FTIR, and other QC analytical computerized systems.
- Draft and execute validation-related documents, including Validation Plans, User/Functional Requirements, IQ/OQ/PQ test scripts, validation protocols, and summary reports.
- Draft and support Data Integrity Risk Assessments for laboratory systems to ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory expectations.
- Prepare system decommissioning documents, including Decommissioning Plans and Decommissioning Summary Reports.
- Draft and maintain Operations and Maintenance SOPs for QC laboratory computerized systems and related equipment.
- Support the generation and implementation of Preventive Maintenance programs for laboratory systems. • Coordinate with equipment vendors for vendor qualification, system setup, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting activities.
- Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Facilities & Engineering, QA, QC, and IT, to ensure timely completion of qualification and validation deliverables.
- Ensure all qualification and validation activities are completed in accordance with GMP, company procedures, data integrity principles, and regulatory requirements.
- Support inspection readiness, audit preparation, and continuous improvement initiatives related to QC laboratory systems.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Biotechnology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Prior experience in QC qualification, computer system validation, lab system validation, or analytical equipment qualification within a GMP-regulated environment.
- Familiarity with laboratory analytical systems such as Agilent, Empower, LIMS, ELN, UV-Vis, FTIR, or similar systems.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple qualification activities within project timelines.