Validation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The Validation Engineer will be responsible for preparing and executing commissioning, qualification, and validations for new processes, materials, equipment, cleaning, and computerized systems/software.

Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the Validation Engineer include the following but are not limited to:

• Support validation activities in a cGMP regulated manufacturing environment. The position will prepare, review, and execute commissioning, qualification and validation documents for processes, materials, equipment, cleaning, and computerized systems/software.
• Supports Project Teams in: GMP Impact Assessments, User Requirement Specifications, Traceability Matrices, Design Qualifications and Risk Assessments.
• Ability to handle multiple commissioning, qualification, and validation priorities based on the needs of the manufacturing area and project team with guidance from management.

Participates in and supports validation projects within the pharmaceutical development and manufacturing areas including but not limited to:

• Equipment qualification and requalification as part of the equipment lifecycle
• Design and execute engineering (pre-validation) studies to support validation activities.
• Assisting in troubleshooting of process issues, process characterization and root cause investigations.
• Involved in resolving deviations/non-conformances observed during execution of qualification and validation activities.

Skills

Validation, Validation protocols, iso standards, gmp, equipment validation, material-handling equipment, materials management, commissioning, gmp environment, Manufacturing process, Pharmaceutical, design validation, risk assessment, validation verification, troubleshooting, equipment qualification, equipment calibration, equipment maintenance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or relevant field or equivalent experience

Experience:

Minimum 3-5 years qualification/validation experience. Experience in the following areas preferred:

• Equipment Life Cycle Management
• Material Qualification
• Computerized System/Software Validation
• Water Systems (desired but not required
• Regulated industry experience/GMP required
• Ability to apply sound engineering logic to solve complex problems, assess risks, and make decision accordingly
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $52.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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