Quality & Validation Specialist (Chemistry)

Location: On-site in Dublin, Ireland

Company

hirify.global develops functional coatings, adhesives, and sealants for customers across more than 30 market segments and over 140 countries.

What you will do

• Execute and document process, cleaning, analytical method, and equipment validation activities.
• Support equipment and system qualification using IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.
• Prepare and review validation protocols, reports, risk assessments, and quality documentation.
• Investigate deviations, non-conformances, and out-of-specification results; perform root cause analysis and support CAPA effectiveness reviews.
• Interpret analytical data from HPLC, GC, UV, and FTIR techniques.
• Support audits and inspections while collaborating with Quality, Laboratory, and Operations teams on continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with process, cleaning, analytical, or equipment validation.
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, FDA, or EU regulatory requirements.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Postgraduate qualification or certification in Quality, Validation, or a related field.
• Experience supporting FDA or Notified Body inspections.
• Knowledge of FMEA, Fishbone, or 5 Whys risk management tools.
• Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems and familiarity with automation testing, scripting, or GAMP5 frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work across Quality, Laboratory, and Operations functions.
• Exposure to regulated medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Work supporting GMP, ISO, FDA, EMA, and data integrity compliance.
• Equal employment opportunity and an inclusive workplace culture.