Entry Level Validation Engineer
The Entry Level Validation Engineer supports validation and regulatory compliance activities for pharmaceutical, medical device, and life sciences projects. This role involves developing and executing validation protocols, conducting testing, troubleshooting issues, and documenting results to ensure equipment and systems meet quality and regulatory standards. The position offers hands-on experience in validation engineering within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
About the Role
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Validation Engineer to support validation and regulatory compliance activities for pharmaceutical, medical device, and other life sciences projects. This hands-on role works with validation engineers, project teams, vendors, and clients to develop and execute validation protocols, perform testing (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ), investigate issues, and document results to demonstrate equipment, utilities, facilities, and automated systems meet quality and regulatory requirements.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and execute validation and FDA compliance documents and protocols for pharmaceutical equipment and automated systems
- Prepare and execute FAT, SAT, IQ, and OQ documentation for equipment and automated systems
- Support manufacturing process design, facility development, and project execution activities
- Assist with development and execution of quality management system procedures and related compliance documentation
- Apply applicable requirements from 21 CFR Parts 211 and 820 and ICH Q1, Q8, Q9, and Q10 to project deliverables
- Conduct investigations and support troubleshooting of validation and compliance issues
- Prepare clear written validation reports documenting testing, results, deviations, and conclusions
- Coordinate with clients, vendors, engineers, and project teams to support validation planning and execution
- Support installation, start-up, commissioning, and site-based validation activities
- Build technical expertise in life sciences validation, quality systems, documentation practices, and regulatory compliance
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor of Science in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related technical degree
- Academic, co-op, internship, project, or entry-level experience related to validation, quality, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical devices, automation, utilities, facilities, or regulated environments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to prepare clear technical documentation
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple project responsibilities
- Willingness and ability to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, client and company meetings, trainings, seminars, and site validation
Preferred Qualifications
- Co-op or project experience with validation of automation, packaging equipment, utilities, or facilities
- Experience in pharmaceutical or medical device environments
- Exposure to FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, quality systems, FDA requirements, or technical report writing
Compensation & Employment Type
- Approximate pay range: $75,000–$90,000 per year (good-faith estimate; final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and other factors)
- Employment type: Contract / Full time
- Travel: Required as project needs dictate
Additional Information
Confidential Client values diverse backgrounds and transferrable skills. If your experience is close to what is listed, you are encouraged to apply. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening (drug screen, reference checks, employment verification, background screening, and/or skills assessments). This position may use E-Verify where applicable.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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