Freelance Senior Validation & Calibration Engineer – Veterinary Pharmaceuticals
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Amoria Bond | Hoogstraten, Flemish Region, Belgium (On-site)
Employment Type: Freelance | On-site | Mission: 3–6 months
Position Summary
We are looking for a freelance Validation & Calibration Engineer to plan, execute, and document calibration and validation activities for production equipment in a veterinary pharmaceutical GMP environment. You will ensure that new and existing installations meet quality standards and regulatory requirements for the manufacture of veterinary medicines, contributing to a compliant and efficient production environment. This role works closely with QA, Production, and external suppliers and is central to qualification and validation projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and execute validation and qualification documentation for veterinary pharmaceutical production equipment
* Support installation and qualification projects for new equipment
* Review and approve validation documentation
* Perform periodic verification of critical instruments (calibrations, sterilization validation, etc.)
* Control and manage calibration certificates
* Conduct risk analyses (e.g., FMEA)
* Support audits and inspections
* Contribute to continuous improvement projects within engineering and quality
Candidate Profile
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
* Structured, quality-oriented, and administratively precise
* Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English
* Able to organize your own work and communicate effectively
* Positive, pragmatic, and flexible; occasional weekend work is not an issue
Education & Experience
* Bachelor’s or Master’s in a technical/scientific field (Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, etc.)
* 3–5 years of experience in validation and calibration in a GMP-regulated environment, preferably within veterinary pharmaceuticals
* Comfortable with MS Word, Excel, Outlook
* Excellent written and spoken Dutch and English
* Not allergic to penicillin or penicillin derivatives
What We Offer
* Freelance assignment for 3–6 months
* Exciting and varied role with exposure to multiple veterinary pharmaceutical production units
* Experienced and friendly team willing to support you
* Opportunity to take initiative and develop your expertise
* Competitive daily rate with additional benefits where applicable
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics. xphnsxz Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to everyone individually.