Validation Officer

Validation Officer
- Technician (Biotech Diagnostics) Join a fast-growing European biotech Company Want to join a growing company in the biotech industry ? Do you enjoy combining hands-on laboratory work with structured documentation and validation activities? Ready to contribute to a company advancing health and improving lives? At LaCAR, we are advancing health and improving lives. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Validation Officer / Technician who is passionate about laboratory work, values accuracy and compliance, and enjoys translating experimental activities into robust and well-documented processes. You will combine practical laboratory activities with validation and documentation responsibilities. If you enjoy balancing practical laboratory work with analytical thinking, documentation, and problem-solving, this opportunity is for you Your

Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the establishment and the regular updating of technical documentation.
- Plan and perform validation protocols for new and existing products.
- Execute laboratory activities and testing required to support validation studies, ensuring accurate and reliable data generation.
- Analyze validation data and generate comprehensive reports.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation related to validation and ensure updates are available.
- Participate in investigations, risk assessments, and change control activities.
- Stay up to date with evolving regulatory guidelines and industry best practices related to validation in the biotechnology sector.
- Collaborate closely with Production, QC, and R&D teams to support validation projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Who Are We? LaCAR is a fast-growing biotech company developing, producing, and commercializing CE-IVD diagnostic kits for (pharmaco) genetics and newborn screening. Our headquarters are located in the Liège Science Park (Belgium), and we serve customers worldwide. Who Are We Looking For?
- Bachelor or master's degree in science or engineering discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biotechnologies, Chemical Engineering)
- Proven experience in validation activities within the biotechnology industry (experience in R&D is a plus)
- Technical skills on immunoassays, molecular biology and/or mass spectrometry
- Knowledge on regulated environments (ISO 13485 / IVDR / FDA)
- Strong analytical skills, well organized, studious, and precise
- You enjoy managing documentation: creating, reviewing and updating documents, and follow-up on their approval
- Advanced level of English (at least B2) for daily professional communication Why Join Us? A dynamic and stimulating environment in the biotech sector. Comprehensive training on procedures, equipment, and techniques A structured role with varied tasks, ideal for developing your expertise The opportunity to join an innovative and fast-growing company An enthusiastic team – Collaborative and open-minded in an international environment. Fun team events & great atmosphere. Flexible

working hours
& salary package. Permanent contract (38h/week). Inspiring work environment (HQ Belgium)– Overlooking the woods of Sart-Tilman, with a south-facing terrace for afterwork events. Free fruits & Free-Soup-Tuesdays. If this sounds like you, don't wait—apply now Send your CV to jobs@lacar-mdx.com, with the job title in the subject line. (Do not use Easy Apply) JOIN LaCAR AND BE PART OF A GROWING BIOTECH JOURNEY