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Motion Recruitment

Validation Engineer

Oro Valley, AZ · On-site

$39 - $42/hr

We are seeking a proactive Validation Engineer with 1-3 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical devices, pharma, or biotech, preferably FDA) to ensure compliance and ...

Adare Pharma

Validation Engineer

Vandalia, OH · On-site

Our Business Adare Pharma Solutions is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization ... Position Validation Engineer Location Vandalia, Ohio Summary In this position, the Engineer will ...

Catalent, Inc.

Validation Engineer

Chelsea, MA · On-site

$89K - $110K/yr

The Validation Engineer is responsible for executing validation activities within a GMP ... Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or ...

The LaSalle Group

Validation Engineer

Belvidere, IL · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

The Validation Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing commissioning and ... entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance ...

TekWissen LLC

Senior Validation Engineer

Portsmouth, NH · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

Senior Validation Engineer Location: Portsmouth, NH - 03801 Duration: 7 Months Job Type: Temporary ... Prior experience leading or supporting projects in Biotech, Pharma, or Biologics industries

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adareps

Validation Engineer

Vandalia, OH

Our Business Adare Pharma Solutions is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization ... Position Validation Engineer Location Vandalia, Ohio Summary In this position, the Engineer will ...

PSC Biotech

Validation Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

Your Role The Validation Engineer supports system validation activities within regulated ... e. pharma, biotech). * Well-versed in manufacturing systems, including automation platforms ...

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Validation Specialist / Calibration Technician (CQV, GMP, Life Sciences)

VBB

San Antonio, TX • On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Validation Specialist / Calibration Technician (CQV, GMP, Life Sciences)
  • Location: Texas
  • Salary: $65-85K + Bonus + Benefits

Are you looking to build a career in validation, commissioning, and qualification (CQV) within the pharmaceutical / life sciences industry? We're hiring a Validation Specialist / Calibration Technician who wants hands-on experience across IQ, OQ, PQ, exposure to real projects, and a clear path into leadership. This is an opportunity to grow quickly in a GMP-regulated environment, working alongside experienced engineers while taking ownership of meaningful validation work.
What You'll Do
  • Execute and support IQ (Installation Qualification), OQ (Operational Qualification), and PQ (Performance Qualification) protocols
  • Work on validation of lab systems, equipment, and utilities
  • Partner with engineering, validation teams, and lab stakeholders
  • Assist with project scheduling, coordination, and resource planning
  • Support commissioning & qualification (CQV) activities across projects
  • Contribute to GMP / GxP documentation and compliance efforts
  • Learn to lead validation workstreams and progress into a Validation Engineer / Project Lead role
What We're Looking For
  • 2+ years of experience in:
    • Validation Engineering
    • CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Validation)
    • or GMP-regulated environments (Pharma / Biotech)
  • Strong understanding of:
    • GMP / GxP / FDA regulations
    • Validation lifecycle (IQ/OQ/PQ)
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, QA, and operations teams
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Coachable, driven, and motivated to grow into leadership
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
  • Willingness to travel regionally (project-based work)
  • Experience with validation documentation, protocols, and execution
Nice to Have
  • Experience with lab systems, utilities, or manufacturing equipment validation
  • Exposure to commissioning activities (C&Q / CQV)
  • Familiarity with AI tools for validation or documentation
Why This Role
  • Hands-on experience across pharma validation projects
  • Clear path into senior validation or project leadership roles
  • Work alongside experienced engineers in regulated environments
  • Real ownership early in your career

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