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Abbott

Method Development Scientist

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$90K - $180K/yr

Transfer method to method validations team * Troubleshoot existing analytical methods * Author, review, and verify validation protocols and reports * Support production team with high-throughput ...

Abbott

Method Development Scientist

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$90K - $180K/yr

Transfer method to method validations team * Troubleshoot existing analytical methods * Author, review, and verify validation protocols and reports * Support production team with high-throughput ...

Abbott

Method Development Scientist

Santa Rosa, CA

$90K - $180K/yr

Transfer method to method validations team * Troubleshoot existing analytical methods * Author, review, and verify validation protocols and reports * Support production team with high-throughput ...

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How much do method validation jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 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 for method validation?

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?

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 does a method validation do?

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 August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,736 per year, or $51.3 per hour.

Test Method Validation Engineer

DivIHN Integration Inc

San Diego, CA • On-site

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Re-posted 7 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.

 
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For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist:
 

Hema | 630.847.0275
 
 
Title: Test Method Validation Engineer
Location: San Diego, CA
Duration: 6 Months with possibilities of extensions
Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM (Possible instances of working 1 PM-10 PM)
 
Description:
  • Develop and validate test methods to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
  • Lead Test Method Validation (TMV) activities including protocol development, execution, and reporting.
  • Conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA) including Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) studies to assess and improve measurement reliability.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure test methods meet product and business requirements.
  • Analyze data using statistical tools to evaluate method performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Author and maintain validation documentation including protocols, reports, and risk assessments.
  • Flexibility to work off shifts and overtime based on equipment availability.
Responsibilities:
  • Strong problem solving skills when validating both destructive and non-destructive test methods.
  • Focuses on method validation for mechanical or vision-based test methods.
  • Using statical tools to evaluate test method performance.
  • 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
Education:
  • BS in Engineering (mechanical preferred)
Required Skills (top 3 non-negotiables):
  • Experience authoring and maintaining val docs
  • Statistical analysis in MSA and Gauge R&R
  • JMP or Minitab
  • Strong problem solving skills related to val
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Dimensional measurement experience highly preferred.
  • Strong skills in statistical analysis using JMP or Minitab.
  • Metrology knowledge preferred.
  • Experience in healthcare is a plus.
Preferred Skills (nice to have):
  • Experience with Vision based metrology
  • Experience with Project Management
Interview Process:
  • Phone Interview: 15–20 minutes
  • In-Person Interview
 
 

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.