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Data Engineer Data Quality & Validation

Dallas, TX · On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

Data Engineer - Data Quality & Validation Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite) Job Type: Long-Term Contract Employment Type: W2 Only Interview Process: In-Person Client Interview (Mandatory ...

Quality Engineer - Validation

Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site

$73K - $95K/yr

The Quality Validation Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating and managing through completion, assigned projects to ensure the development and production of products meets customer and ...

The role focuses on developing high-quality validation documentation, executing validation protocols, ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, cGMP, and procedures, and supporting ...

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How much do quality validation jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for quality validation in the United States is $52.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.42 and $63.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced in a Quality Validation role and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Quality Validation often encounter challenges such as managing tight project deadlines, ensuring compliance with ever-evolving regulatory standards, and effectively communicating with cross-functional teams. Addressing these challenges involves strong organizational skills, continuous learning about industry regulations, and fostering collaboration between departments like manufacturing, R&D, and quality assurance. Staying proactive and maintaining thorough documentation also helps mitigate risks and improve validation processes.

What is Quality Validation?

Quality Validation is a process used in various industries, especially in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and software development, to ensure that products, processes, or systems meet predefined quality standards and regulatory requirements. It involves planned and systematic activities such as testing, documentation, and reviews to confirm that the final output consistently meets the intended purpose. Quality Validation helps organizations minimize errors, enhance reliability, and build customer trust by ensuring that products are both safe and effective before they reach the market.

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

To excel as a Quality Validation Specialist, you need a solid understanding of quality assurance principles, regulatory compliance, and validation methodologies, often supported by a degree in a scientific or engineering field. Familiarity with validation protocols, statistical analysis software, and quality management systems (QMS) is typically required, along with certifications like Six Sigma or GMP training. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for identifying issues and ensuring compliance across teams. These competencies are vital for maintaining product safety, regulatory adherence, and continuous improvement within quality-driven industries.

What is the difference between Quality Validation vs Quality Assurance?

AspectQuality ValidationQuality Assurance
Primary FocusEnsuring products meet user needs and specifications through testing and validationImplementing processes to prevent defects and improve quality systems
ActivitiesValidation testing, product verification, compliance checksProcess audits, quality system development, preventive measures
CredentialsOften requires technical certifications and testing experienceQuality management certifications like ISO, Six Sigma
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, testing facilities, production linesQuality departments, process improvement teams

While both roles aim to ensure product quality, Quality Validation focuses on testing and verifying that products meet specifications, whereas Quality Assurance emphasizes establishing processes to prevent defects and improve overall quality systems.

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Infographic showing various Quality Validation job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $108,152 per year, or $52 per hour.
Senior Engineer II, Quality Validation

Senior Engineer II, Quality Validation

Integra LifeSciences

Braintree, MA • On-site

$94K - $129K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 20 days ago


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9.3

Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

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Job description

Changing lives. Building Careers.

Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what's possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Qualified candidates must possess relevant experience in one or more of the following areas of validation and be considered a Subject Matter Expert in one area:

  • Packaging Validation

  • Equipment Qualification

  • Process Validation

  • Test Method Validation

  • Cleaning Validation

  • Utility / Clean Room Validation

  • Temperature Mapping Studies

  • Statistical Sampling

Responsibilities associated with this position are directly associated to review and support validations related to new product introduction (NPI), product transfers, and other validation projects. The candidate must be well organized and technically sound in understanding scientific rationale and justifying acceptance criteria from a quantitative standpoint. The candidate must understand risk-based sampling. Candidate must possess sufficient knowledge and experience to serve as a subject matter expert within one area of validation. The candidate must be a team player who thrives in a team environment, but also has the capability to work on their own to research and investigate. An understanding of clean room practice and cGMP environments is required. The qualified candidate must understand the concepts of risk management and the ability to identify and classify critical parameters within a production setting.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

  • Specialized knowledge level, seasoned professional with complete and in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in one or many areas of Quality Validation

  • Applies knowledge of job discipline's best practices to internal processes

  • Practical knowledge of project management

  • Positions at this level are individual contributors and team members

  • Generation and execution of qualification/validation protocols including the generation, routing and approval of summary documentation.

  • Determine scope and path forward for validation requests.

  • Contribute to risk management activities including PFMEA generation.

  • Must be able to read and understand engineering P&ID's and turnover documentation.

  • Scheduling coordination, material allocation and alignment of personnel in order to successfully complete validation assignments.

  • Mentors non-senior level validation staff.

  • Serve as validation representative on cross functional teams for transfer, NPI, and other projects as necessary including supervision of contract validation resources.

  • Experience of utility qualification, equipment qualification, process validation, packaging validation, distribution studies, aging studies.

  • Ensure that all projects are in compliance with cGMP, cGLP, QSR (including Design Controls), ISO or other applicable requirements.

  • Ensure compliance in area of subject matter expertise across the company.

  • Support and address comments and suggestions associated with validation and engineering documentation.

  • Change control, non-conformance and CAPA support.

  • Participate in FDA inspections, ISO certifications, surveillance audits and customer audits.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

  • Minimum required education and experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 8 years of experience, Master's degree with 5 years of experience, Doctoral degree with 3 years of experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Biomedical, mechanical, chemical, or electrical) or Science (Biology, Chemistry) or a closely related technical discipline is required.

  • 1-3 years of experience in a Validation or Quality Assurance role for a medical device or pharmaceutical environment.

  • Demonstrates excellent organizational and communication skills.

  • Results oriented with a strong focus on quality principles.

  • Excellent technical writing skills with an understanding of good documentation practice.

  • Experience conducting validation studies and managing projects independently.

  • Ability to track milestones and manage validation projects.

  • Working knowledge of applicable regulations and their interpretation within industry.

Salary Pay Range:

$94,300.00 - $129,950.00 USD Salary

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity or other variable compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance, and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following Total Rewards | Integra LifeSciences

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