Validation Engineer

Validation Engineer (Lab Equipment) | Leading Global Biotech Manufacturer

About the Role

A leading global biotech manufacturer in Switzerland is seeking a
Lab Equipment Specialist
to support engineering, maintenance, and laboratory qualification activities within a GMP-regulated environment.

This junior-level position focuses on
CQV activities, equipment qualification, documentation, and compliance support
across a wide range of laboratory systems.

You will collaborate closely with Engineering, QA, QC, Validation, Operations, and external suppliers to ensure equipment readiness and lifecycle compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support
  CQV activities
  for laboratory equipment.
• Execute installation, qualification, and operational phases for
  lab instruments
  .
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for
  equipment release
  .
• Support documentation for
  deviations, CAPAs, change controls
  , and lifecycle activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers for
  qualification and technical assessments
  .
• Ensure compliance with
  internal procedures and requirements
  .
• Maintain and update
  internal SOPs
  .

Specific Responsibilities

• Execute and review validation documents:
  URS, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ
  .
• Support
  GxP impact assessments
  for new or modified equipment.
• Coordinate and follow up on
  SAT activities
  .
• Provide technical support on
  compliance and equipment lifecycle
  topics.
• Contribute to
  continuous improvement initiatives
  .

Required Skills & Experience

Education

• Degree in
  Life Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Biotech
  , or equivalent.
• Background as a
  Lab Technician
  or experience in
  QA/QC
  is accepted.
• CQV / Validation training or certification
  is a plus.

Work Experience

• Experience in
  CQV or Validation
  in pharma or biotech environments.
• Hands-on experience in
  GxP laboratories
  or regulated production settings.
• Strong understanding of
  GxP/GRP
  , data integrity, and equipment lifecycle.
• Experience working with laboratory equipment (e.g.,
  HPLC, UHPLC, centrifuges, incubators
  ).
• Familiar with
  deviations, CAPA, risk assessments, change controls
  .
• Previous experience with the same end-client (non-mandatory).

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational skills and
  priority management
  .
• Excellent communication and
  customer-oriented mindset
  .
• Rigorous documentation habits.
• Ability to work
  independently and in a team
  .

Additional Information

• Fluent in French and English
  .
• Comfortable with digital tools; experience with
  ValGenesis or CARA
  is a plus.

Location:
Switzerland

Department:
Engineering & Maintenance

Start Date:
ASAP

Seniority:
0–5 years

Functional Area:
Engineering & Skilled Trade

Interested?
Apply or send your CV to
Miguel Gomes
at
m.-
or contact

.