GMP Analytical Lab Consultant - Maintenance & Qualification
3 days ago
Barcelona
Are you ready to join a world leader in the exciting and dynamic fields of the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industries? PQE Group has been at the forefront of these industries since 1998, with 40 subsidiaries and more than 2000 employees in Europe, Asia and the Americas. We are currently seeking a GMP Analytical Lab Consultant - Maintenance & Qualification to support Quality Control laboratory activities within a GMP environment. The role involves managing qualification, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of chemical laboratory instrumentation, ensuring compliance and proper performance of QC equipment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Perform Periodic Qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ) of Chemical Quality Control laboratory instrumentation, including: HPLC, UPLC, GC, balances, pH meters, Karl Fischer titrators, AAS, UV-Vis, IR spectrophotometers, climatic chambers, DSC, TGA, TOC analyzers., • Author and execute IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols and generate final qualification reports., • Monitor equipment performance, calibration status, and daily functionality checks to ensure GMP compliance., • Coordinate and manage relationships with vendors and external suppliers., • Plan and schedule qualification, calibration, and maintenance activities., • Oversee activity planning and procurement of kits and consumables., • Execute preventive maintenance and troubleshooting activities on laboratory instruments. Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting – HPLC • Detector diagnostics and troubleshooting, • Flow cell cleaning and lamp replacement, • Pump diagnostics and replacement of seals, pistons, and fittings, • Diagnosis of mechanical faults (arms, needle, injector systems), • Replacement of tubing, fittings, frits, filters, gaskets, and capillaries, • Cleaning of solvent inlet filters (dip sticks), • System flushing to remove precipitates and contamination, • Leak detection and seal integrity checks, • Diagnosis and replacement of syringes, septa, O-rings, injectors, and liners Required Qualifications: • Degree in scientific disciplines, • Experience of working in GMP environment, • Strong knowledge of analytical laboratory instrumentation and qualification processes (IQ/OQ/PQ)., • Spanish native, english at least B2 Next Steps Upon receiving your application, if a match is found, the Recruiting department will contact you for an initial HR interview. If there's a positive match, a technical interview with the Hiring Manager will be arranged. In the case of a positive outcome coming from Hiring Manager interview, recruiter will contact you for further steps or to discuss our proposal. Alternatively, if the outcome is negative, we will contact you to halt the recruitment process. Working at PQE Group As a member of the PQE team, you will be part of a challenging, multicultural company that values collaboration and innovation. PQE Group gives you the opportunity to work on international projects, improve your skills and interact with colleagues from all corners of the world. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career, PQE Group is the perfect place for you. Apply now and take the first step towards an amazing future with us.
