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Validation Engineer

Non-Headquarters

Valpro has several available opportunities supporting our world-class client sites or partner organizations.  Whether you are an independent consultant or a potential employee looking for your next project, learn more about what we have to offer. View our open positions below.

LIFE SCIENCES VALIDATION ENGINEERS

(FACILITIES / EQUIPMENT / INSTRUMENTATION)

We have multiple project opportunities for Validation Engineers to work in a life sciences regulated environment. The ideal candidates will have hands-on experience validating laboratory and manufacturing equipment, instruments, and facilities within biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical settings. These are excellent onsite, daytime (first‑shift) opportunities located in South San Francisco, CA.

The successful candidates will bring 2–5+ years of experience in verification testing, qualification and validation of life sciences equipment and instruments, and support of regulated laboratory or manufacturing environments. Direct QC or laboratory equipment validation experience is strongly preferred.

Role Overview

The Validation Engineers will work onsite during standard daytime, first‑shift hours within the Quality organization and collaborate cross‑functionally with Quality, Engineering, Laboratory Operations, Manufacturing, and vendors. These roles support senior validation staff and the head of validation by developing practical, compliant solutions and executing validation activities, including equipment qualification, instrument validation, and method transfer, with limited involvement in computerized systems as required.

This objective is achieved through the execution and coordination of commissioning and qualification activities for laboratory and facility equipment used in regulated and non‑regulated operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute qualification and validation documentation in accordance with GAMP 5 and GMP principles for Facilities, Laboratory Equipment, and Instruments
  • Author and execute documentation including, but not limited to:
    • Risk Assessments
    • Validation Plans
    • User Requirements
    • Functional / Design Specifications (as applicable)
    • IQ / OQ / PQ Protocols
    • Requirements Traceability Matrices
    • Validation and Qualification Summary Reports
  • Support qualification and use of laboratory and QC equipment, including but not limited to:
    • Biological safety cabinets and fume hoods
    • Balances and scales
    • pH meters and analytical instruments
    • Incubators, ovens, refrigerators, freezers
    • Autoclaves, isolators, and related support equipment
  • Develop, review, and maintain SOPs, maintenance procedures, calibration procedures, and other equipment support documentation
  • Initiate and support change controls associated with new or modified laboratory and equipment installations within biopharmaceutical environments
  • Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure equipment is installed, qualified, and maintained in a state of compliance
  • Provide validation support for troubleshooting, deviations, and continuous improvement activities related to equipment performance

Requirements

  • 2–5+ years of experience qualifying and validating laboratory and/or manufacturing equipment in a life sciences environment
  • Direct QC or laboratory equipment validation experience strongly preferred
  • Solid understanding of qualification and validation principles and their practical application in GMP environments
  • Hands‑on experience authoring and executing IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols
  • Experience supporting regulated laboratory or manufacturing operations (biopharma, pharma, biotech, medical device)
  • Tactical, solutions‑oriented mindset with experience working alongside internal customers and technical teams
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in onsite, cross‑functional team environments

This is a great opportunity to expand and deepen your experience in equipment validation within biopharma, with multiple onsite, first‑shift openings available in South San Francisco.

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Valpro offers flexible career options that includes benefits such as paid time off, paid holidays, medical, 401K match, and other unique incentives.

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