QA Test Analyst / QA or Validation Test Lead – Life Sciences / LIMS
Location: Beerse, Belgium
Work Mode: Hybrid
Contract: 1-year, renewable (long-term project)
Rate: €425 per day (market-aligned for junior/mid-level)
Role Summary
We are looking for a Junior QA / Validation Test Lead to support laboratory information systems (LIMS) implementations, upgrades, and sustainment programs within regulated Life Sciences environments. The role focuses on hands-on testing, validation support, and compliance activities, working closely with senior QA and validation teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with 2–5 years of Life Sciences validation experience, who want to grow into a Test Lead role while working with LIMS, MES, DeltaV, and regulated systems.
Key Responsibilities
1. Testing & Validation Support
* Execute testing and validation of LIMS modules: sample lifecycle, stability management, lab workflows, and reporting
* Perform instrument integration testing and API validation (as applicable)
* Execute functional, regression, and compliance testing under CSV protocols
* Support FAT / SAT, IQ / OQ / PQ activities and system qualification
2. CSV & Regulatory Compliance
* Support Computer System Validation (CSV) lifecycle documentation: URS, FS, RA, IQ/OQ/PQ, Traceability Matrix
* Ensure adherence to GxP standards, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and ALCOA+ data integrity principles
* Assist in internal and external audits, documentation review, and validation approval processes
3. Tools & Reporting
* Use test management tools such as JIRA, Xray, ALM, or similar for test execution, defect logging, and reporting
* Assist in reporting quality metrics, defect dashboards, and release readiness status
4. Stakeholder Collaboration
* Collaborate with laboratory SMEs, QA teams, regulatory teams, and vendors
* Support multi-vendor coordination and defect triage forums under guidance
5. Optional / Nice-to-Have
* Exposure to test automation, AI-based defect prediction, or regression optimization is a plus
Mandatory Skills / Experience
* 2–5 years of QA / Validation experience in Life Sciences / Pharma environment
* Hands-on LIMS experience (LabWare, LabVantage, Sample Manager, aLIMS, rLIMS, or similar)
* Experience with CSV / validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ, VMP, Traceability Matrix, URS)
* Knowledge of GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, ALCOA+
* Experience with test management tools (JIRA, Xray, ALM, Confluence)
* Strong stakeholder communication skills and ability to work in hybrid team setups
* English fluency (spoken & written)
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
* Exposure to test automation (writing or reviewing automated scripts, API testing)
* Experience in data migration validation
* Multi-vendor testing coordination experience
* Pharma regulatory audit support experience
Candidate Profile
* Mid-level QA / Validation professional aiming to take on a Test Lead role
* Strong interest in LIMS and Life Sciences systems
* Hands-on experience in validation testing, documentation, and regulatory compliance
* Willing to work in hybrid mode in Beerse, Belgium
Why Join Us
* Hands-on experience with LIMS, MES, DeltaV, and regulated lab systems
* Opportunity to work under experienced senior QA / Validation leadership
* Hybrid work mode with long-term project stability
* Competitive day rate (€425/day) for junior/mid-level Life Sciences QA / Validation talent