Validation Specialist

At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.

We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.

We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.

At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.

Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.

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About the opportunity

Join our Validation team in our Barcelona office, where you will contribute to ensuring compliance, quality, and reliability across products, processes, and systems within a regulated environment. In this role, you will support validation and qualification activities in alignment with FDA regulations and ISO 13485 standards, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an onsite based role in our Barcelona office.

Your tasks include

• Supporting validation and qualification activities, including writing and executing IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols
• Contributing to the validation of products, manufacturing processes, equipment, utilities, software, and cleaning procedures
• Reviewing and maintaining validation documentation in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements
• Analyzing protocol results and supporting the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Verifying calibration and performance of monitoring and measurement equipment
• Preparing validation reports and supporting associated documentation
• Supporting deviation handling and ensuring proper documentation of validation activities

Your profile

• Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field
• Initial professional experience (approx. 1+ year) in a regulated QA/validation environment (pharma, healthcare, medical devices or IVD)
• Experience in writing and reviewing validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Familiarity with FDA regulations and ISO 13485 is an advantage
• Fluent in Spanish and English, both written and spoken (mandatory)
• Strong attention to detail with a structured and compliant working approach
• Proficiency in MS Office applications

What we offer

• Meal voucher
• Health Insurance (conditional to your role)
• Bonus / Commission
• Referral Program
• Employee Assitance Program

Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.