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BioPhase Solutions

Validation Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$115K/yr

Execute Process Validation and Cleaning Validation: Identify critical process parameters, establish ... Bachelors in engineering, chemistry, or related field * Certifications related to GMP compliance ...

Phlow Corp.

Validation Engineer

Petersburg, VA · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

The Validation Engineer will support commissioning, qualification, process validation, cleaning validation, and validation lifecycle activities at the Phlow Petersburg Campus. This role requires a ...

Phlow Corp

Validation Engineer

Petersburg, VA · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

Description The Validation Engineer will support commissioning, qualification, process validation, cleaning validation, and validation lifecycle activities at the Phlow Petersburg Campus. This role ...

Phlow Corp

Validation Engineer

Petersburg, VA · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

The Validation Engineer will support commissioning, qualification, process validation, cleaning validation, and validation lifecycle activities at the Phlow Petersburg Campus. This role requires a ...

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc

IL · On-site

Manufacturing Validation Engineer Location: Lake County, IL Duration: Long Term Position Overview ... Familiarity with computerized systems validation (CSV), cleaning validation, or utility ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for cleaning validation engineer in the United States is $52.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.42 and $63.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cleaning validation engineer?

A Cleaning Validation Engineer ensures that manufacturing equipment and processes meet regulatory standards for cleanliness in industries like pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical devices. They develop validation protocols, conduct tests, analyze data, and document results to confirm that cleaning procedures effectively remove contaminants. This role involves collaborating with quality assurance, production, and regulatory teams to maintain compliance with FDA, GMP, and other industry regulations.

What are the main challenges faced by cleaning validation engineers in the pharmaceutical industry?

Cleaning Validation Engineers in the pharmaceutical industry often face challenges such as staying up-to-date with evolving regulatory requirements, troubleshooting complex cleaning failures, and thoroughly documenting all validation activities. Balancing the needs for robust contamination control with operational efficiency requires analytical thinking and strong problem-solving abilities. Collaboration with manufacturing, quality assurance, and laboratory teams is frequent, as cleaning validation projects require input and support from multiple departments. Successfully managing these challenges ensures product safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement within manufacturing operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cleaning validation engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cleaning Validation Engineer, you need a strong background in chemical engineering, microbiology, or a related field, often complemented by experience in GMP-regulated industries. Familiarity with validation protocols, analytical testing methods, and documentation tools (such as LIMS or QMS software) is essential, and certifications like Six Sigma or ASQ may be advantageous. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are key soft skills for success in the role. These capabilities are crucial to ensure regulatory compliance, product safety, and effective cross-functional collaboration in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environments.

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Infographic showing various Cleaning Validation Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 34% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,152 per year, or $52 per hour.

Validation Engineer II

Rockville, MD • On-site

Quality Agents, LLC
Biotechnology Research and Development • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Quality Agents, LLC is a service company offering validation and quality expertise to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Our Validation Engineers will be involved with the qualification and requalification of equipment used to manufacture and test biologics/drug product/etc. at client sites. The Validation Engineer will evaluate the equipment/utility/system/procedures used in development, production, and holding of pharmaceutical products and determine a validation approach. The individual should have experience with current US and international regulations, guidance, industry best practice in one of the following areas of validation: facilities, utilities, and equipment qualifications, process validation, analytical method validation, or cleaning validation. The individual will coordinate validation activities with the client and meet timelines. Documents prepared by the Validation Engineer must be approved by the client.
Responsibilities include:
  • Interact with clients and works closely with site manufacturing, engineering, and QA to develop validation documents.
  • Travel to various client sites and work independently to complete tasks.
  • Provide qualification and validation services for cGMP manufacturing equipment, systems, and utilities at client sites.
  • Exposure to validation aspects of facility start-up, redesign/retrofit, and expansion.
  • Writes and executes qualification protocols for a variety of biopharmaceutical equipment and support utilities in accordance with SOPs, master plans, regulatory expectations, and industry standards.
  • Conducts temperature mapping studies, including the operation of Kaye dataloggers, or equivalent.
  • Review and approve documented test results and maintain records for later analysis.
  • Assist with non-conformances, investigations, and troubleshooting of equipment, utilities, and systems.
  • Able to read P&IDs, isometric drawings, and As-built drawings.

Skill Level and Requirements:
  • Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot.
  • Technical writing ability and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, and Project
  • Experience with validation equipment such as the Kaye validator, wireless data loggers, or other monitoring devices is strongly desired.
  • Experience using statistical tools is a plus to analyze data captured during validation studies.

Minimum Requirements:
  • BS in a technical discipline (Engineering, chemistry, microbiology, biology)
  • 2 - 5 years of experience in at least one of the following areas: equipment/utility qualifications, process validation, analytical method validation, or cleaning validation.
  • Current driver's license and auto insurance

Quality Agents offers a full suite of benefits for full-time employees including:
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Life, AD&D and disability Insurance
  • Health savings account for participants in our health plan
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays

Quality Agents accepts applications on an on-going basis in order to build a talent pool of potential candidates. These applications remain open for consideration, as positions become available, for one (1) year from the date of application. After that time, or if your application information changes, please submit your application again.

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