Validation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Validation Engineer
Location: Lakewood, NJ 08701

 

Join Our Team:
At Accupac, we are Makers. From formulation to manufacturing, we serve the most trusted brands in the beauty and personal care industries with a wide range of cosmetics, over-the-counter and medical devices across skincare, haircare, oral care, and healthcare products.

But beyond that, we make a difference. We make a difference in the lives of our people, we make a difference in the community around us, we make a difference in the health of our planet for a better, brighter, more beautiful future for all.

We value detail-oriented professionals who are passionate about validation, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. As a Validation Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our products and processes meet regulatory, customer, and internal quality standards. From reviewing customer documentation and identifying required validation activities to writing and executing protocols and technical reports, you’ll drive critical validation initiatives across departments. Your expertise will help ensure our operations remain audit-ready, compliant, and aligned with industry best practices.

 

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Salary Range: $77,000.00 - $95,000.00
• Bonus: Exempt employees are eligible for a bonus in accordance with Accupac’s Bonus Plan.

o The posted job may span more than one career level. The final offer, including level and pay, will be determined based on a variety of factors such as the candidate’s relevant job and industry experience, education, knowledge, skills, geographic location, and abilities. Internal equity and alignment with market data will also be considered. We are committed to providing fair and competitive compensation based on each candidate’s qualifications and fit for the role.

• Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

o Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

o Health Savings Account

o Life Insurance with Optional Supplemental Plan

o Pet Insurance

o Short-Term Paid Disability

o 401(k) Retirement Plan with Vested Company Match Contribution

o Paid Time Off (PTO)

o 10 Paid Holidays

o Health Advocacy Programs

 

· Career Growth

 

What You’ll Do:

• Review customer documentation and determine validation requirements in alignment with the Validation Master Plan
• Perform validation activities, including IQ, OQ, PQ, as well as process, cleaning, packaging, and equipment validations
• Conduct risk assessments and gap analyses to support validation planning and execution
• Collaborate with clients, internal departments, and outside services to align on validation needs and timelines
• Write and execute validation protocols and technical reports in compliance with cGMP and FDA guidelines
• Conduct pre-validation training sessions with internal teams to ensure successful execution of validation activities
• Review and resolve validation questions, deviations, and errors in coordination with departmental managers
• Maintain accurate, FDA-compliant documentation of all validation studies and reports
• Update and manage the Validation Master List within the central computer system
• Support client audits and new project discussions as a representative of the Validation and Quality teams
• Effectively communicate across departments and levels to support compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform additional duties as assigned

 

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree required (B.S. in a scientific or engineering discipline preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a cGMP-regulated industry
• 2–4 years of hands-on validation experience in a regulated environment
• Strong understanding of FDA validation requirements and cGMP practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently prepare and manage protocols, technical reports, and business correspondence
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple validation projects with minimal supervision
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs., stand/sit for extended periods, and maintain peripheral vision and hearing required for safety and equipment monitoring

Ready to Apply?
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