Validation Analyst

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Our client is seeking a Validation Analyst to support validation, quality, and compliance initiatives across a regulated operating environment. This role is responsible for developing and executing validation activities for equipment, technology solutions, business applications, and operational processes to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with internal standards and applicable regulations.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in quality-driven environments, managing validation documentation, supporting system implementations, evaluating operational risk, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Validation & Compliance

• Develop, execute, and maintain validation protocols, test plans, qualification documents, and summary reports.
• Support validation activities throughout the lifecycle of equipment, systems, and business applications.
• Analyze testing results and determine compliance with established acceptance criteria.
• Investigate deviations, document findings, and support corrective actions.
• Participate in periodic reviews and revalidation assessments as needed.
• Ensure all validation activities comply with internal quality procedures and regulatory expectations.

Technology & Systems Validation

• Support validation efforts related to software applications, system enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and configuration changes.
• Create and maintain testing documentation, requirements traceability, risk assessments, and validation deliverables.
• Participate in user acceptance testing and implementation activities.
• Evaluate proposed system changes and assess potential impact to validated environments.
• Maintain validation documentation throughout the change management process.

Operational Support

• Review performance data and provide recommendations regarding system suitability and operational readiness.
• Support issue resolution efforts and assist with documentation related to quality events and investigations.
• Monitor validation-related activities to ensure completion within established timelines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate operational risks.

Quality Systems & Project Participation

• Participate in cross-functional projects involving quality, operations, technology, engineering, and business teams.
• Review technical documentation, specifications, change requests, and implementation plans for completeness and compliance.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and quality reviews.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of procedures, work instructions, and validation methodologies.
• Provide guidance on validation practices and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, scientific, engineering, information systems, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a regulated or quality-focused environment.
• 2+ years of experience supporting validation, qualification, compliance, testing, or quality assurance activities.
• Experience creating validation documentation, test protocols, and technical reports.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Preferred

• Experience supporting enterprise software applications, automated systems, or operational technologies.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and change control processes.
• Experience participating in audits, inspections, or compliance reviews.
• Knowledge of validation lifecycle concepts and industry best practices.
• Exposure to quality management systems and regulated business environments.

Desired Attributes

• Detail-oriented and process-focused.
• Strong collaborator who can work effectively across departments.
• Comfortable interpreting technical requirements and translating them into practical testing strategies.
• Able to balance compliance requirements with business objectives.
• Self-starter with strong project management and organizational skills.
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Additional Information

• Occasional travel may be required based on project or business needs.
• Position requires extended periods of computer work and participation in testing, review, and project activities.
• Offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives involving quality, technology, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

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