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Lancesoft

Validation Engineer III

San Diego, CA · On-site

$35 - $39.02/hr

... method validation and process validation. * Writes and/or revises IQ, OQ, PQ related documents, including any or all of the following: SOP s, validation master plans, guidelines and execution plans ...

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How much do method validation jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for method validation in California is $51.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.89 and $62.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Method Validation position, and why are they important?

To excel in Method Validation, a strong background in analytical chemistry, laboratory techniques, and scientific data analysis is typically required, often supported by a degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field. Familiarity with validation protocols, industry regulations (such as GLP, GMP, or ISO standards), and analytical instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, GC, MS) is essential. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective collaboration and documentation abilities help professionals thrive in this position. These skills are vital to ensure that laboratory methods are reliable, regulatory-compliant, and suitable for their intended purposes.

What is a Method Validation job?

A Method Validation job involves assessing and verifying analytical methods to ensure they produce reliable, accurate, and reproducible results. Professionals in this role typically work in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or chemical industries, following regulatory guidelines such as ICH, USP, or FDA requirements. Their responsibilities include designing validation protocols, performing experiments, analyzing data, and documenting results. Method validation ensures compliance with industry standards and guarantees product quality and safety.

What types of projects or tasks are typically involved in a Method Validation role?

As a Method Validation professional, you will design, conduct, and document experiments to confirm that laboratory methods produce accurate and reproducible results under specified conditions. Typical daily tasks include preparing protocols, running validation samples, analyzing data, and preparing comprehensive validation reports for internal or regulatory review. You’ll work closely with scientists, quality assurance teams, and regulatory specialists to ensure compliance with industry standards. This collaborative environment provides opportunities to contribute to critical product development stages and to build expertise that supports career progression into quality management, regulatory affairs, or advanced analytical roles.

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Infographic showing various Method Validation job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% Full Time, and 75% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $106,736 per year, or $51.3 per hour.
Test Method Validation Engineer

Test Method Validation Engineer

DivIHN Integration Inc

San Diego, CA • On-site

Contractor

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

DivIHN (pronounced “divine”) is a CMMI ML3-certified Technology and Talent solutions firm. Driven by a unique Purpose, Culture, and Value Delivery Model, we enable meaningful connections between talented professionals and forward-thinking organizations. Since our formation in 2002, organizations across commercial and public sectors have been trusting us to help build their teams with exceptional temporary and permanent talent.

Visit us at https://divihn.com/find-a-job/ to learn more and view our open positions.

 
Please apply or call one of us to learn more

For further inquiries about this opportunity, please contact one of our Talent Specialists, Hema at (630) 847-0275 (or) Vignesh Chinnaiyan at (224) 507-1296
 
Title: Test Method Validation Engineer
Duration: 6 Months with potential to extend and convertion to FTE
Location: San Diego, CA
 
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.
 
Shift Time - 8 AM to 5 PM
Overtime Hours: Possible
 
Description:
 
Meet the team:
Join a dynamic and collaborative multi-disciplined engineering team at client. We support the organization by standing up pilot manufacturing lines for new product development. These manufacturing lines are intended to prototype, evaluate and validate product designs. This role is crucial to develop the software systems which capture, store and view the data which is produced from the manufacturing line.
Where you come in:
• Develop test methods through Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and/or Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) methodology to assess and improve measurement reliability
• Lead Test Method Validation (TMV) activities including protocol development, execution, and reporting.
• Create and release test fixtures or equipment including CAD, drawings, prototyping, fabrication and implementation into a manufacturing environment
• Plan and perform Design of Experiment (DOE) to characterize and determine optimal processing and/or test methods
• Design, document and optimize new manufacturing process/assembly steps and operating procedures for new stations, equipment, and processes within a regulated quality system.
• Analyze data using statistical tools (JMP or Minitab) to evaluate method/process performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure test methods meet product and business requirements.
• Author and maintain validation documentation including protocols, reports, and risk assessments.
• Looking for Mechanical system testing, leak, pressure testing, water-immersive system testing, and eventually Electromechanical testing is a must-have need.
• Open to non-medical candidates; need to be a strong fit.
What makes you successful:
• Strong problem solving skills when validating both destructive and non-destructive test methods.
• Highly familiar with vision-based metrology equipment
• Have a preventative mindset through anticipating potential problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility to occasionally work 2nd shift based on equipment availability.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g. JMP, Minitab)
• Experience with project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet
• Experience with MSA (Measurement System Analysis) or GR-R methodology will be required.
• Experience with CAD is a must-have. SolidWorks will be preferred.
 
Required Skills (top 3 non-negotiables):
• End-to-end Test Method Validation (TMV) or Gauge R&R
• Vision-based equipment for Dimensional Inspection
• Medical Device Industry Exp
 
Preferred Skills (nice to have)
• Mechanical Tensile or Compression Testing (Instron)
• Statistical Data Experience – JMP or Minitab
• Process Development (DOE)
 
Overall Experience:
• Ideal will be 6-9 years; 4-5 years will be considered.
 
Software Skills Required:
• JMP or Minitab is preferred, but not required
 
Education Requirements:
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Bioengineering 
 
Number of Interviews: 2 rounds

About us:
DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.

DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.