
Computer System Validation Engineer
Katalyst CRO โข Princeton, New Jersey, United States
**Role & seniority: ** Computer Systems Validation / IT Quality Assurance (validation & data integrity), senior/experienced (exact level not specified).
**Location & work type: ** Not specified (cross-functional collaboration; likely site-based or hybrid depending on employer).
**Stack/tools: **
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Validation & documentation: requirements, protocols, UAT, SOPs, system impact assessments, traceability matrices, reports
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Data integrity principles: ALCOA (and data governance measures)
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Labs/instrument domain (preferred): UPLC, HPLC, HIAC, qPCR, NanoDrop, TOC Analyzer, Osmometer, Cell Counters
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Spreadsheets: Excel spreadsheet validation
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Compliance context: US + EU/MHRA data integrity guidance, cGMP
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Validate computerized systems (hardware/software/procedures/training) to cGMP and Data Integrity (ALCOA) using appropriate testing strategies.
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Perform/drive risk assessments to determine validation deliverables and project requirements.
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Produce and execute validation documentation (requirements, UAT, SOPs, impact assessments, traceability, protocols/reports) and analyze/troubleshoot validation results with technical teams.
**Must-have skills: **
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Hands-on experience validating computerized systems (GxP context).
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Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory compliance (US and EU/MHRA data integrity).
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Risk-based validation approach; ability to apply *
Full Description
Job Description
In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet quality standards and regulatory requirements through a risk-based approach. This position focuses on maintaining data integrity and system lifecycle management while contributing to operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
Apply quality standards and cGMP requirements to validate computer systems, including hardware, software, procedures, and training. Ensure system validation aligns with Data Integrity principles (ALCOA) and includes appropriate testing strategies. Facilitate risk assessments to identify validation deliverables and project requirements. Collaborate with Quality Assurance and other teams to optimize processes such as change management, backup policies, configuration management, and periodic reviews. Develop and execute validation documentation, including requirements, user acceptance testing, SOPs, system impact assessments, traceability matrices, protocols, and reports. Analyze validation data and troubleshoot issues in collaboration with technical teams. Maintain communication with stakeholders to address system needs, validation progress, and related concerns.
Requirements
Experience in validation, IT quality assurance, quality control, biomanufacturing, clinical, or regulatory operations. Hands-on experience in validating computerized systems. Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulatory compliance, particularly US and EU/MHRA data integrity guidance. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment. Proven expertise in applying data governance measures and creating impactful data visualizations. Preferred experience with tools and systems such as UPLC, HPLC, HIAC, qPCR, NanoDrop, TOC Analyzer, Osmometer, Cell Counters, and Excel spreadsheet validation. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Biological Sciences, or a related field.