QA Qualification/Validation Engineer (Medior or Senior)

QA Qualification/Validation Engineer

Location: Geel

Duration: Aug 31, 2026 (extension is possible)

Hours: 40

We are seeking experienced Medior and Senior QA Qualification/Validation Engineers to join the Johnson & Johnson QA Engineering department in Geel. In this key role, you will safeguard our processes across manufacturing, labs, IT, and automation to ensure they meet the highest regulatory standards. If you thrive in a cross-functional environment and can translate complex technical details into clear cGMP guidance, this is your chance to directly contribute to the quality and success of life-changing products.

Your primary responsibility is to support the QA Engineering department at J&J Geel by ensuring that all qualification and validation-related regulatory and procedural requirements are fulfilled during the complete system lifecycle (from concept and project phases to operational and retirement).

We are hiring for multiple roles. Based on your profile, you will be matched with one of the following specializations:

• Manufacturing Systems Qualification

• Laboratory Systems Qualification

• Facility and Utility Systems Qualification

• Computer System Validation (for IT/Automation systems)

what we're looking for

We are looking for professionals who match one of the following experience levels:

• Medior Profile: 4 - 6 years of relevant experience in QA Qualification/Validation.

• Senior Profile: 6+ years of relevant experience in QA Qualification/Validation.

roles and responsibilities

• Experience in chemical and/or pharmaceutical industry with respect to qualification/validation

• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and guidelines.

• Capacity to ‘translate’ technical information into information that can be understood at every level of the organization.

• Being able to correctly estimate the urgency, criticality and impact of decisions related to the function.

• Ability to multi-task and work on a variety of projects at one time.

• Ability to work independently and work in cross-functional team environment.

• Good communication skills.

how to succeed

• Fluent in English & Dutch (written and spoken)

• Manufacturing, Lab, Building, Utility, IT, Automation systems used within pharmaceutical or chemical industry.

• Problem report, change request systems. (f.e. Trackwise, Comet)

• Document Management systems (f.e. TruVault)

• Test tools (f.e. Kneat)

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run until Aug 31, 2026.

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson. 

application process

• We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

• We do not accept applications via email. 

• The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.