CSV Analyst with Instrument integration & Validation expertise

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$80K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Computer System Validation (CSV) or software validation in regulated industries.
  • Strong understanding of FDA, EMA, GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP 5.
  • Hands-on experience with laboratory systems (e.g., LIMS and Chromatography Data Systems).
  • Familiarity with validation lifecycle processes and data integrity principles.

Responsibilities

  • Validate software for laboratory and manufacturing instruments per FDA, EMA, and GxP guidelines.
  • Develop and execute validation protocols including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
  • Ensure systems maintain their validated state throughout the lifecycle.
  • Author and maintain essential validation documentation and specifications.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards and data integrity requirements.
  • Gather and document system requirements accurately.
  • Conduct various testing types (functional, integration, regression, data integrity).
  • Identify and troubleshoot validation deviations; lead root cause analysis and risk assessments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
  • Retirement plan with company match.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Flexible work hours and potential for remote work.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
We are seeking a 10+ Yrs. of strong regulated lab validation experience in Instrument integration & Validation Analyst to support validation and compliance of laboratory, manufacturing, and embedded software systems in regulated environments to the integration layer - confirming that data moves accurately and completely from the instrument, through Instrument Manager, into the LIS, and through any related downstream workflows.
The role ensures systems operate reliably and remain in a validated state in accordance with EMA and GxP requirements. This position acts as a bridge between technical software validation, testing, and regulatory compliance.
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Validate software used in laboratory and manufacturing instruments in compliance with FDA, EMA, and GxP guidelines.
  • Develop and execute validation protocols including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
  • Ensure systems remain in a validated state throughout their lifecycle.
  • uthor and maintain validation documentation such as Validation Plans, Reports, URS, Functional/Design Specifications, and Traceability Matrices.
  • Ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, and data integrity standards
  • Gather and document system requirements.
  • Develop software specifications, validation test cases, and supporting documentation.
  • Create infrastructure diagrams, data flow diagrams, and document current system configurations.
  • Perform functional, integration, regression, and data integrity testing.
  • Identify, document, and troubleshoot validation deviations.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and collaborate with cross-functional teams for issue resolution.
  • Conduct risk assessments (FMEA) to identify and mitigate system risks.
  • Support change control processes for software updates and enhancements.
  • ssist in transitioning legacy SOPs to updated IT/software management SOPs.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
  • 2 5+ years of experience in Computer System Validation (CSV) or software validation within pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industries.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements including FDA, EMA, GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP 5.
  • Hands-on experience with laboratory systems such as LIMS and Chromatography Data Systems (e.g., Empower).
  • Experience with validation lifecycle processes, documentation standards, and data integrity principles.

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