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Position Overview

The Quality & Validation Chemist Specialist supports validation, quality, and laboratory activities within a regulated medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role ensures processes, equipment, analytical methods, and quality systems remain compliant with GMP, ISO, and regulatory requirements while providing technical expertise in chemistry and analytical testing.

Primary Responsibilities

Execute and document process, cleaning, analytical method, and equipment validation activities.
Support equipment and system qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).
Prepare and review validation protocols, reports, risk assessments, and supporting documentation.
Investigate deviations, non-conformances, and out-of-specification (OOS) results.
Perform root cause analysis and support CAPA development and effectiveness reviews.
Review batch records, validation data, and quality documentation for compliance.
Interpret analytical data from techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV, and FTIR.
Support internal, supplier, and regulatory audits and inspections.
Maintain compliance with GMP, ISO, FDA, EMA, and data integrity requirements.
Collaborate with Quality, Laboratory, and Operations teams to drive continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
2–5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with validation activities, including process, cleaning, analytical, or equipment validation.
Knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, FDA, or EU regulatory requirements.
Strong technical writing, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Requirements

Postgraduate qualification or certification in Quality, Validation, or a related field.
Experience supporting FDA, EMA, or Notified Body inspections.
Knowledge of quality risk management tools, including FMEA, HACCP, Fishbone, or 5 Whys.
Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS).
Familiarity with automation testing, scripting, or GAMP5 frameworks.

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Quality & Validation Specialist

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