Quality Validation Associate

job summary:
If you know systems like Veeva or Kneat and genuinely enjoy digging into validation packages to make sure every protocol and CSV file is airtight, this Thousand Oaks contract is built for you. You will serve as the primary quality eye across equipment, utilities, and data integrity-keeping biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations compliant, accurate, and moving without unnecessary overhead.

location: Newbury Park, California
job type: Contract
salary: $65 - 74 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Review validation documentation, including Master Plans, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ, and CSV packages, against SOPs for strict compliance.
• Provide quality oversight and technical expertise across facilities, utilities, equipment, and computerized systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate directly in project risk assessments and ensure complete requirements traceability.
• Address GMP compliance issues and oversee documentation related to system decommissioning.
• Track project metrics to effectively communicate risk trends and support commercial readiness timelines.

 
qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical or related manufacturing environment, or an advanced degree.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech validation which includes the writing and executing of protocols.
• Proficiency in electronic document management systems (e.g. Veeva, Kneat, ALM)

Preferred:

• Expertise in Veeva.

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skills: SOP Development, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Control (QC)




Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).




This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.




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