Validation Engineer

Job Title: Validation Engineer
Location: Albany, NY (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract (W2)
Duration: 12-month contract

Job Summary:
The Validation Engineer will support validation and qualification activities within a regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences manufacturing environment. This role will focus on equipment and facility validation, qualification activities, smoke studies, validation documentation, and compliance with applicable GMP and quality requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute validation and qualification protocols and reports
• Support equipment and facility qualification activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ
• Plan, execute, and document VHS and Smoke Studies
• Review validation data and prepare validation documentation
• Support deviation investigations and validation-related corrective actions
• Perform validation risk assessments
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams
• Ensure validation activities are completed according to approved procedures and project timelines
• Maintain accurate validation records and documentation
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for new or modified systems

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of validation or qualification experience within a pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with VHS and Smoke Studies Mandatory
• Experience with IQ, OQ, PQ, and validation documentation
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and validation practices
• Strong technical documentation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cleanroom or aseptic manufacturing environments
• Experience with equipment, facility, or process validation
• Knowledge of validation risk assessments, deviations, and CAPA processes
• Experience supporting commissioning and qualification projects

Salary: The hourly rate for this position is $45 $52 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Background Check:
Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Work Authorization:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.