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Optel Group

End-to-end product traceability systems provider

Validation Specialist

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeQuébec City, QC, CanadaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A college diploma in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in system validation and testing or technical writing.
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word.
  • Rigor, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a team and communicate with different levels of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the lifecycle of validation templates by maintaining, optimizing, and automating existing templates through the Office suite and Visual Basic for Applications macros while respecting industry standards and regulatory requirements, including GAMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and EU Annex 11.
  • Identify and implement continuous-improvement opportunities, including using artificial-intelligence tools to accelerate document drafting and review.
  • Review and interpret system updates, including new versions and patches, to assess their impact on validation documents.
  • Produce client validation documents from functional and project design specifications.
  • Execute internal validation protocols as needed to ensure system functionality and compliance.
  • Participate actively in risk analyses to identify validation issues and define required mitigation plans.
  • Identify root causes following validation nonconformities and deploy corrective actions to continuously improve quality.
  • Coordinate with internal departments to deliver validation documentation at key project stages.
  • Advise internal teams and clients on validation best practices and strategies.
  • Collaborate with the quality-assurance team to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards, including participation in internal and external audits.
  • Perform other related tasks connected to validation processes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of macros (Visual Basic / VBA) in Word is considered an asset.
  • Interest and aptitude for adopting new technologies, including practical use of artificial intelligence to optimize tasks.
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn and adopt new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence.
  • Knowledge of French is an asset.

About the Company

Optel Group

End-to-end product traceability systems provider

Optel Group provides end-to-end traceability solutions for global supply chains. It uses optical inspection, data collection, and software to track products from raw materials to the end consumer, helping ensure regulatory compliance and reduce waste. Its approach is strengthened by acquisitions of GeoTraceability and Verify Brand, a broad global footprint, and Certified B Corporation status. The goal is to prevent counterfeit products, maintain regulatory compliance, and boost transparency and efficiency across the supply chain.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$3M
Headquarters
Quebec City, Canada
Founded
1989

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