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QA Validation Specialist Location: Research Triangle Park, NC - 27709 Duration: 10 Months Pay Rate: $45/hr - $53/hr on W2 The Validations Contractor - GMP Quality Assurance, reporting to the ...

QA Validation Specialist Location: Research Triangle Park, NC - 27709 Duration: 10 Months Pay Rate: $45/hr - $53/hr on W2 The Validations Contractor - GMP Quality Assurance, reporting to the ...

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How much do qa validation specialist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for qa validation specialist in the United States is $50.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.66 and $61.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a QA Validation Specialist?

QA Validation Specialists are professionals responsible for ensuring that processes, equipment, and systems in industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and manufacturing meet established quality and regulatory standards. They design, execute, and document validation protocols to verify that all procedures and products comply with industry regulations and company requirements. Their work helps maintain product safety, efficacy, and compliance with agencies such as the FDA. QA Validation Specialists collaborate closely with quality assurance, production, and engineering teams to resolve issues and improve processes. This role often requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of regulatory guidelines.

How does a QA Validation Specialist typically collaborate with other departments during the product development lifecycle?

QA Validation Specialists work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs, to ensure that products meet all quality and compliance standards before release. They participate in meetings to understand design specifications, develop validation protocols, and communicate test results. Effective collaboration is crucial for identifying potential issues early and implementing corrective actions, which helps streamline the validation process and ensures successful project outcomes. Regular interaction with other departments also provides valuable insight into the entire product lifecycle, enhancing both technical knowledge and teamwork skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a QA Validation Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a QA Validation Specialist, you need a solid background in quality assurance, validation protocols, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a degree in life sciences or engineering. Familiarity with validation software, documentation management systems, and regulatory standards such as GMP and FDA guidelines is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure that products and processes consistently meet quality standards and regulatory requirements, minimizing risks and ensuring compliance.

What is the difference between Qa Validation Specialist vs Quality Assurance Analyst?

AspectQa Validation SpecialistQuality Assurance Analyst
CertificationsGxP, ISO, or industry-specific validation certificationsISO, Six Sigma, or general QA certifications
Work EnvironmentRegulated industries like pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devicesVarious industries including manufacturing, software, healthcare
Employer UsageCompanies requiring validation of systems/equipmentOrganizations focusing on process and product quality

Qa Validation Specialists focus on validating systems and equipment to meet regulatory standards, primarily in regulated industries. Quality Assurance Analysts oversee overall quality processes, often across diverse sectors. While both roles ensure quality, the Validation Specialist emphasizes compliance and validation protocols, whereas the Analyst concentrates on process improvement and defect prevention.

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Infographic showing various Qa Validation Specialist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,945 per year, or $50.5 per hour.

Quality Assurance Validation Specialist II

Immatics NV

Houston, TX

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Join Immatics and shape the future of cancer immunotherapy; one patient at a time!

Immatics is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with cancer. We are the global leader in precision targeting of PRAME, a target expressed in more than 50 cancers. Our cutting-edge science and robust clinical pipeline form the broadest PRAME franchise with the most PRAME indications and modalities, spanning TCR T-cell therapies and TCR bispecifics.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Environment: Help to pioneer advancements in cancer immunotherapy.

  • Collaborative Culture: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to your professional growth.

  • Global Impact: Contribute to therapies that make a lasting impact on patients globally.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Validation Specialist II to support our Global Quality Operations team. The QA Validation Specialist II will be responsible for providing QA oversight of regulated assets and business processes within the Validation Lifecycle Management System (VLMS), ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) and GMP requirements. This role will also serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in biopharmaceutical quality and as an on-site QA representative within the U.S. QA Validation team.


Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Monday to Friday; On-site
Reports to: Senior Manager, Quality Assurance Validation
Location: 13203 Murphy Road Suite 100 Stafford, TX 77477

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Computer Science or related.

  • At least three years' experience in a related role.

  • Possess scientific, technical background with experience in Biotechnology, Engineering, Computer Science or related field as well as work experience in related Biopharma industry or similar regulated settings.

  • Advanced understanding of Validation Lifecycle Pillars, which may include equipment lifecycle management, equipment qualification execution, equipment operation, equipment maintenance, workflows incl. GxP Computerized System Validation (CSV), Qualification phases such as IQ, OQ, PQ, Manufacturing Process Validation and Continued Process Verification.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Quality Assurance (QA) validation within a regulated biopharmaceutical environment.

  • QA release activities within regulated environments.

  • Regulatory audits and inspections.

  • Development, review, and contribution to documentation supporting the testing, validation, and release of Quality Control (QC) and production equipment within clinical and/or commercial GMP environments.

  • Cell and Gene Therapy operations, including clinical and/or commercial-stage environments.

  • Software application deployment, administration, and periodic review within regulated environments.

  • Analytical method validation.

In this role you will:

  • Review and approve asset validation documentation, including User Requirement Specifications (URS), Risk Assessments, Validation Plans, Qualification Protocols, and Validation Reports.

  • Review and approve operational, maintenance, and cleaning (OMC) procedures, ensuring compliance with quality requirements and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and the company's Quality Management System (QMS).

  • Serve as the QA representative for validation deliverables related to GxP-regulated computerized systems, production equipment, laboratory methods, facilities, and IT infrastructure.

  • Provide QA guidance and best practices based on industry standards and current Cell Therapy practices, including Adoptive Cell Therapy.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align QA Validation activities with U.S. QA Validation Management, Global Quality Operations, and Site Leadership.

  • Provide QA support for Data Management, Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Operational Excellence, Business Continuity, and Archival initiatives.

What do we offer?

At Immatics, we believe in investing in our team's health, safety and well-being. Here's what you can expect if you join Immatics

Comprehensive Benefits:

  • Competitive rates for Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • 4 weeks of vacation, granted up front each year and prorated for first and last year of employment.

  • 12 company paid holidays

  • 7 days of sick time

  • 100% employer-paid life insuranceup to at 1x annual salary, up to one hundred thousand dollars

  • 100% employer-paid short- and long-Term disability coverage

  • 401(k) with immediate eligibilityand company match...

  • The company will match 100% of your contributions up to 3% of your base salary for the first two years of employment, 4% for years 2-3 of employment, and up to 5% of your salary from the fourth year onward of continued employment.

  • Partially paid parental leavefor eligible employees.

  • Additional voluntary employee-paid benefits and services, including accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance, as well as identity theft protection and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, geneticinformation, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and to applicants withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, practices, or observances. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us atRecruitingUS@immatics.com.

Work Authorization

Applicants mustbe authorized towork in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, referencechecksand pre-employment drug screening, wherepermittedby applicable law. For certain roles,additionalscreenings such as a credit check or motor vehicle record review may berequired, where job-related and consistent with business necessity.