Coordinator, Validation

Safecor Health•Rockford, IL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

At Safecor Health, we are dedicated to improving patient safety and supporting hospital pharmacy operations nationwide. As the industry leader in pharmaceutical unit-dose packaging, we live our core values every day—Care for our people and customers, Commitment to doing what’s right, and a pursuit of Excellence in everything we do. The Validation & Calibration Technician plays a critical role in maintaining our equipment identification systems, calibration programs, and validation processes to ensure compliance with GxP standards and regulatory requirements. This position supports qualification and validation activities, prepares reports, and collaborates across teams to uphold our Culture of Quality—where every employee is accountable for delivering safe, effective products to patients every day.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of the pharmaceutical or related regulated industry
High School Diploma or GED required
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift (up to 25 lbs regularly; occasionally more)
Repetitive computer use and data entry required

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in metrology, calibration, or ERP systems preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to interpret data and generate clear, accurate reports
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Some college coursework in Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
May require use of PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, etc.)

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage equipment identification systems, calibration schedules, and ERP records
Perform in-house calibrations and coordinate third-party calibration services
Ensure all activities comply with SOPs, cGMPs, OSHA, and regulatory requirements
Review and update SOPs and Work Instructions to drive continuous improvement
Prepare Annual Product Review (APR) reports related to validation and qualification
Assist in developing validation and qualification protocols
Collect, analyze, and interpret validation data
Write and finalize validation reports, ensuring timely approvals
Support execution of validation and qualification testing
Partner with business and equipment owners to develop User Requirement Specifications
Act as a backup/designee for Validation Specialist responsibilities
Support system impact assessments (e.g., Microsoft upgrades for validated systems)
Participate in Kaizen events, 6S audits, and process improvement initiatives
Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen compliance
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
Promote a proactive, team-oriented Culture of Quality