Senior Engineer/Specialist, Pharmaceutical Validation

LAPORTE; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Employer-contributed retirement plan

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work culture

Team-building activities

Public transport reimbursement

Telephone reimbursement

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Validation Engineer to join their Greater Edmonton team. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in validation processes and a strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Responsibilities include drafting and executing validation protocols, ensuring compliance, and supporting client QA teams. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and various employee benefits. Ideal for those passionate about pharmaceutical engineering and looking for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry, in manufacturing or consulting.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Draft master validation documents and execute qualification protocols.
• Ensure compliance with GMP during validation activities.
• Support QA/Compliance teams with change notices and deviations.
• Support QA/Compliance teams in change notices, deviations, CAPA, or other validation actions.
• Manage client accounts.

Skills

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Pharmaceutical manufacturing processes

Project management

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in science, engineering, or relevant disciplines

Job description

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm specializing in pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech and industrial plant processes, which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

We offer a stimulating environment where autonomy, collaboration and professional growth are at the heart of our daily work. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

Discover an employer who takes care of its greatest asset: its employees!

LAPORTE is seeking a senior pharmaceutical validation engineer or specialist with ideally at least 5 years of experience in the validation and qualification of pharmaceutical equipment to join its Greater Edmonton team. Our validation engineer will play a key role in managing validation activities, including drafting master documents, executing protocols, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Responsibilities

• Drafting master validation documents (e.g., Validation Master Plan (VMP), risk analysis, cleaning matrix, User Requirements Specification (URS));
• Draft and execute equipment/system (IQ/OQ/PQ), process, and cleaning qualification protocols;
• Coordinate and ensure compliance with GMP during validation activities and general operations;
• Support our clients’ QA/Compliance teams in initiating change notices or reporting deviations to trigger CAPA, Change Control, deviations, or other relevant actions within the scope of validation activities;
• Manage client accounts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in science, engineering, or other relevant disciplines;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, in a manufacturing setting, or in consulting;
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP);
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes;
• Willingness to travel (to client sites).

Benefits

What we offer

• Competitive Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards;
• Health and Wellness Programs: Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare);
• Retirement Plans: Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%;
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office;
• Professional Development: A work environment that encourages empowerment and professional growth. Professional reimbursement fees (e.g., APEGA, APEGS, EGBC, etc…) covered by the company;
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Mentorship programs, training, cross-department opportunities, etc.;
• Work-Life Balance: 3 weeks of regular vacation with 1 week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays. 1 week of Personal/Sick leave ;
• Inclusive Culture: A diverse, flexible, and non-conformist work environment that values equity, work-life balance, and promotes efficiency in daily tasks with enormous growth opportunities;
• Team-Building Activities: Lunch & Learn sessions, team retreats, outdoor activities, family get-togethers, and workshops;
• Other Benefits: Public transport and telephone reimbursement.

Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you! The LAPORTE team