Validation Engineer / Specialist (Maryland/DC)
About The Position
Are you hungry to learn, grow, and own your career in pharmaceutical validation? We’re looking for a Validation Engineer / Specialist who wants hands-on experience, regional travel, and a clear path to leadership. What You’ll Do Support IQ, OQ, PQ protocols for lab systems, equipment, and utilities Partner with lab teams, engineers, and managers to understand systems Assist with project scheduling, resource planning, and field coordination Learn on the job, then grow into leading validation activities Who You Are Coachable, energetic, and hungry for growth Solutions-oriented, analytical, and accountable Comfortable starting as a follower, then stepping into leadership First in, last out, committed to results Strong communicator with technical fluency
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
- 2+ years in validation, CQV, commissioning, or regulated environments
- Knowledge of GMP, GxP, FDA compliance
- Willingness to travel regionally
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to IQ/OQ/PQ execution, lab systems, or AI tools for validation/documentation
Responsibilities
- Support IQ, OQ, PQ protocols for lab systems, equipment, and utilities
- Partner with lab teams, engineers, and managers to understand systems
- Assist with project scheduling, resource planning, and field coordination
- Learn on the job, then grow into leading validation activities
Benefits
- Hands-on experience with regulated pharma systems
- Clear path to project and team leadership
- Learn from senior engineers while owning real responsibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
