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# IT Software Validation Specialist

- **Company:** Nelson
- **Location:** Taylorsville, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Software Engineering, Test Case, Information Technology, GXP
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/60260978-it-software-validation-specialist

## About the Role

* Well versed with software lifecycle processes and methodologies, with an emphasis on quality assurance and testing best practices

 * Proficient understanding of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device regulations including but not limited to 21CFR Part 11, 21 CFR Part 210/211, 21CFR Part 820, 21CFR Part 1271 and ISO 13485

 * Demonstrated technical writing skills

 * Working knowledge of MS Office applications

 * Ability to multi-task and deal with changing deadlines

 * Ability to troubleshoot complicated issues across multiple systems, regardless of architecture and driving the effort to a successful conclusion

 * Ability to work with minimal supervision, managing own time effectively

 * Demonstrated logic, problem solving, and decision making skills

 * Regular and reliable attendance

Physical requirements:

 * Must be able to stand/walk 10% of the day and 90% spent sitting at a desk or on the computer. Must be able to occasionally lift a minimum of 10lbs.

Education and experience requirements:

 * BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Physical/Life Science; Associate degree or equivalent experience required.

 * At least 2 years in a BA, QA, Laboratory or IT role

## Description

The IT Software Validation Specialist position is responsible for developing, reviewing, and

executing validation documentation including Validation Plans/Reports, , Installation

Qualifications (IQ), Operational Qualifications (OQ), Performance Qualifications (PQ) and test results to maintain computerized systems and applications in a validated state.

Essential job functions:

 * Design and implement validation deliverables / test plans and test cases, based on system understanding and analysis of user, functional and system specifications.

 * Ensure new GxP software / computer systems and changes to existing systems are maintained in a state of control.

 * Ensure accuracy and completeness of Software Development Lifecycle and/or IT Validation records (e.g., Validation Plan, IQ, OQ, PQ, Minor Change Record)

 * Collaborate with business users and Business Analysts to understand user requirements and functional design specifications.

 * Analyze test results and attach evidence to ensure acceptance criteria are adequately met; provide software QA approval to proceed with subsequent activities.

 * Ensure test case failures or bugs are adequately investigated and resolved.

 * Participate in release planning sessions to meet release schedule

 * Ensure timely documentation of Protocol or minor change records and lifecycle documentation.

 * Participate in process improvement efforts

 * Perform other duties as assigned.

Regulatory & Compliance

 * Know and follow applicable regulatory requirements (GMP, GLP, ISO, etc.).

 * Know and follow company policies and procedures.