CSV Analyst
Katalyst CRO · Cincinnati, OH · 3 wk ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentContract
Job Summary
We are seeking a CSV Analyst with Instrument Integration & Validation expertise to support validation and compliance of laboratory, manufacturing, and embedded software systems in regulated environments.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Validate software used in laboratory and manufacturing instruments in compliance with FDA, EMA, and GxP guidelines.
- Develop and execute validation protocols including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
- Ensure systems remain in a validated state throughout their lifecycle.
- Author and maintain validation documentation such as Validation Plans, Reports, URS, Functional/Design Specifications, and Traceability Matrices.
- Ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, and data integrity standards.
- Gather and document system requirements.
- Develop software specifications, validation test cases, and supporting documentation.
- Create infrastructure diagrams, data flow diagrams, and document current system configurations.
- Perform functional, integration, regression, and data integrity testing.
- Identify, document, and troubleshoot validation deviations.
- Conduct root cause analysis and collaborate with cross-functional teams for issue resolution.
- Conduct risk assessments (FMEA) to identify and mitigate system risks.
- Support change control processes for software updates and enhancements.
- Auxiliary in transitioning legacy SOPs to updated IT/software management SOPs.
- Perform regulated laboratory validation activities.
- Support requirements gathering and documentation.
- Author and execute validation test cases.
- Perform IQ/OQ/PQ, UAT, and end-to-end testing.
- Conduct risk assessments and support change control activities.
- Perform technical writing and objective evidence collection.
- Verify data integrity across systems.
- Support instrument integration workflows.
- Work with Instrument Manager or similar middleware.
- Validate instrument-to-middleware-to-LIS data flow.
- Support LIS, downstream reporting, and QC-related workflows.
- Ensure alignment with CAP, CLIA, 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP risk-based validation expectations.