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MN Soy Bean Processor

Maintenance Technician

Brewster, MN · On-site

$20.60/hr

Experience with cleaning validation processes in a regulated environment. * Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). * Knowledge of plant maintenance best practices and ...

AGCO

Validation Engineer

Jackson, MN · On-site

$54K - $100K/yr

Holds a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and can safely operate equipment and machinery, including lifting and handling frames weighing up to 50 lbs. * Preferred: Minimum of 1 year ...

AGCO

Validation Engineer

Jackson, MN · On-site

$54K - $100K/yr

Holds a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and can safely operate equipment and machinery, including lifting and handling frames weighing up to 50 lbs. * Preferred: Minimum of 1 year ...

AGCO

Validation Engineer

Jackson, MN · On-site

$54K - $100K/yr

Holds a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and can safely operate equipment and machinery, including lifting and handling frames weighing up to 50 lbs. * Preferred: Minimum of 1 year ...

A Plus Cleaning Corporation

Cleaning crew lead

Eagan, MN · On-site

$17 - $25/hr

... Valid driver's license - Dependable vehicle capable of driving through all four Minnesota seasons ... cleaning experience - References that can attest to dependability and punctuality Compensation ...

A Plus Cleaning Corporation

Cleaning crew lead

Eagan, MN · On-site

$17 - $25/hr

... Valid driver's license - Dependable vehicle capable of driving through all four Minnesota seasons ... cleaning experience - References that can attest to dependability and punctuality Compensation ...

Simply Tidy LLC

Cleaning Technician

Owatonna, MN

$19 - $27/hr

House Cleaner / Cleaning Technician Simply Tidy - Serving Rochester, MN, Owatonna, MN & Surrounding ... Valid driver's license (required) * Availability Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM * Reliable, positive ...

Clear Bright Washing

Be Seen First

Cleaning Professional

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$20 - $28/hr

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Must be located in the Twin Cities metro with reliable transportation to our Minneapolis office and various job sites. Compensation & Partnership ...

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Fish Window Cleaning

Window Cleaner

Edina, MN · On-site

$15 - $25/hr

You need reliable transportation, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license to be considered for employment. Thank you for your interest in Fish Window Cleaning ® . Fish Window Cleaning is a ...

Sparkle Squad

Window Cleaning Technician

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

No window cleaning experience required Sparkle Squad is a family-owned window and exterior cleaning ... Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record * 21 years old * Comfortable working outdoors

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How much do cleaning validation jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for cleaning validation in Minnesota is $41.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.70 and $53.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cleaning Validation vs Microbiologist?

AspectCleaning ValidationMicrobiologist
Required credentialsGMP, GMP-related certifications, technical trainingBiology, microbiology degrees, certifications
Work environmentPharmaceutical, biotech manufacturing facilitiesLaboratories, research facilities, healthcare settings
Employer and industry usagePharmaceutical, biotech, food industriesHealthcare, research, environmental testing

Cleaning Validation focuses on ensuring that cleaning processes effectively remove contaminants from equipment, primarily in manufacturing settings. Microbiologists study microorganisms, their behaviors, and control methods, often working in labs. While both roles require scientific knowledge and certifications, Cleaning Validation specialists concentrate on process validation in production environments, whereas Microbiologists focus on microbial analysis and research.

What are the guidelines for cleaning validation?

Cleaning validation for a Cleaning Validation specialist involves establishing written procedures, verifying that cleaning processes effectively remove residues, and documenting validation activities. It typically includes setting acceptance criteria, performing residue testing, and conducting repeated validations to ensure consistent cleaning performance, often using analytical methods like HPLC. Compliance with regulatory standards such as GMP is essential, and validation protocols should be reviewed and approved before implementation.

What does cleaning validation do?

Cleaning validation is a process used in quality assurance roles to ensure that cleaning procedures effectively remove contaminants from equipment, preventing cross-contamination and ensuring product safety. It involves testing and documenting cleaning processes, often requiring knowledge of regulatory standards and analytical methods. Proper cleaning validation helps maintain compliance and product quality in regulated industries.

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Infographic showing various Cleaning Validation job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,165 per year, or $41.9 per hour.

Senior Validation Engineer

PROMED MOLDED PRODUCTS INC

Plymouth, MN • On-site

$94K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

As a ProMed employee, you will contribute to the manufacture of products that have a significant impact on people’s lives. Through honesty, integrity, and collaboration, we strive to be the very best as we hire the very best.


ProMed was founded in 1989 addressing an industry need for cleanroom manufacturing of silicone components, specifically those having a medical application. We treat every component and finished device as though it will be used by a beloved family member or friend. We are dedicated to our customers and to our employees while helping to improve the health and well-being of people around the world.


Working as one to help many.


WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

The mission of the Senior Engineer, Validation is to ensure that our facility, equipment, utilities, and manufacturing processes consistently perform as intended and remain in a state of control that satisfies cGMP and regulatory expectations. This role owns the technical rigor behind qualification and validation activities that give our clients and regulators confidence in every batch we produce.

The position requires deep technical expertise in process validation, strong document authorship and review skills, and the ability to lead validation activities across multiple concurrent client programs in a fast-paced CDMO environment.


The Senior Validation Engineer supports ProMed’s mission and values by applying and reinforcing the company’s brand, philosophy, systems, policies, and procedures are consistently applied and upheld in all aspects of their work.


WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE

While the ways that you fulfill these responsibilities will likely evolve, your core responsibilities are:

Validation Strategy & Master Planning

On average, this will represent about 30% of your time. In this aspect of your position, we will expect you to:

  • Author and maintain site and project-level Validation Master Plans (VMPs) defining scope, strategy, and lifecycle approach for equipment, utilities, and process validation.
  • Develop risk-based validation strategies that align with regulatory expectations (FDA, EMA, ICH Q7/Q8/Q9/Q10) and client requirements.
  • Establish and maintain validation policies, SOPs, and templates to support consistent execution across programs.
  • Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure validation approaches are appropriately risk-assessed and documented.

Process & Cleaning Validation (PQ/PPQ)

On average, this will represent about 45% of your time. In this aspect of your position, we will expect you to:

  • Author and execute Performance Qualification (PQ) and Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) protocols for manufacturing processes transferring from development to commercial-scale production.
  • Develop and execute cleaning validation protocols, including selection of worst-case products, swab/rinse sampling plans, and acceptance criteria based on toxicological limits (e.g., PDE/ADE).
  • Collaborate with Process Development and Manufacturing to define critical process parameters (CPPs) and critical quality attributes (CQAs) supporting validation acceptance criteria.
  • Analyze validation data and author final summary reports with statistically sound conclusions supporting process and cleaning validation status.
  • Support continued process verification (CPV) programs to maintain the validated state throughout the product lifecycle.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Client Support

On average, this will represent about 25% of your time. In this aspect of your position, we will expect you to:

  • Serve as validation subject matter expert (SME) for client-facing technical discussions, audits, and regulatory inspections.
  • Lead or support investigations into validation-related deviations, ensuring timely and technically sound root cause analysis and CAPA development.
  • Mentor junior validation engineers and provide technical guidance on protocol authorship, execution, and reporting.
  • Present validation strategies, progress, and results to client stakeholders and internal governance teams.

 

Necessary Expertise and Skills:

  • Deep knowledge of cGMP requirements and FDA/EMA expectations for process validation.
  • Hands-on experience authoring and executing validation studies a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Experience developing cleaning validation programs, including toxicological limit-setting and analytical sampling methods.
  • Strong statistical and data analysis skills to support validation acceptance criteria and continued process verification.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent validation projects across client programs with competing priorities.
  • Excellent technical writing and cross-functional communication skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications For The Role:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in validation, equipment qualification, or process engineering within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CDMO environment.
  • Demonstrated experience authoring and executing manufacturing process and/or cleaning validation studies.
  • Working knowledge of statistical tools used in validation and continued process verification.
  • Experience supporting regulatory inspections or client audits related to validation activities.

 

Physical, Sensory, Cognitive & Neurological Demands:

  • Requires the ability to safely perform the physical movements necessary to carry out the essential functions of the role, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and repetitive movements throughout the workday.
  • Occasional lifting up to 25–35 lbs 
  • Donning and working in PPE, including cleanroom gowning 
  • Manual dexterity for instruments and sampling tools
  • Visual acuity for reading technical documents and instrumentation 
  • Ability to distinguish color-coded labels and safety markings 
  • Hearing sufficient to detect alarms and verbal instructions 
  • Tactile sensitivity for equipment and sample handling
  • Sustained focus and attention to detail 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities 
  • Sound judgment under regulatory scrutiny 
  • Clear verbal and written communication
  • Alertness in a safety-sensitive environment 
  • Ability to manage stress during audits and investigations 
  • Adequate coordination/reflexes for equipment operation 
  • Adaptability to shifting priorities


ProMed offers a generous benefits package including:

  • 401k with company match
  • Profit Sharing Program
  • Medical Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Family Medical Leave and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident, and Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance

ProMed does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, order of protection, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, public assistance, family status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information or other segmenting factor protected by law, or local human rights commission activity.