Cleaning Validation Technician - Allegan MI

Kelly Services; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Transit benefit

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Cleaning Validation Technician for an open-ended contract (at least 6 months) at a premier pharmaceutical client in Allegan, MI. This role involves coordinating cleaning validation activities across Operations, QA, Analytical and Microbiology labs to ensure compliant processes.

You will gain hands-on experience with swab sampling, TrackWise cases, and collaboration with Validation Engineers, with a Monday–Thursday 7AM–5PM schedule and one weekend per month

Qualifications

• No degree required; 1–3 years in a regulated pharmaceutical GMP environment
• Swabbing experience preferred but can be trained
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, SharePoint) required; SAP and TrackWise preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of site-wide swab sampling activities
• Collaborate with Operations, QA, and laboratory teams
• Manage inventory of swab supplies for Validation Dept. and Microbiology Lab
• Manage Deliverables for TrackWise Cases requiring Cleaning Validation support
• Coordinate and perform swab training for Operation Specialists and QA Technicians
• Develop, maintain, and review Test Criteria and Equipment Location documentation
• Support Validation and Cleaning Engineers during Cleaning Validation events

Skills

GMP environment

Swabbing experience

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

SAP

TrackWise

SharePoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Cleaning Validation Technician for an open-ended contract (at least 6 months, possibly longer) at a premier pharmaceutical client in Allegan MI. This position does have the potential to become permanent (not guaranteed) with an enhanced benefits package. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Pay Rate/Compensation

Based on experience

Overview

This client is an industry-leading pharmaceutical company focused on advancing healthcare by ensuring the highest standards in manufacturing and packaging processes. In this role you’ll be working with Operations, Quality Assurance, Analytical and Microbiology laboratories, and Validation Engineers to coordinate and facilitate cleaning validation activities. This role will give you an opportunity to work across departments, develop documentation skills, and contribute to delivering safe and effective therapies to patients and their families.

Schedule

Monday – Thursday, 7AM – 5PMEST and one weekend a month on-call (offsite and will be paid for up to 2hrs for Saturday and 2 hrs for Sunday); there may be some flexibility in start and stop times for Monday – Thursday but it will be a 4-10hr weekly schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of site-wide swab sampling activities
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality Assurance, and laboratory teams
• Manage inventory of swab supplies for the Validation Department and Microbiology Laboratory
• Manage deliverables for TrackWise Cases requiring Cleaning Validation support
• Coordinate and perform swab training for Operation Specialists and Quality Assurance Technicians
• Develop, maintain, and conduct periodic reviews of Test Criteria and Equipment Location documentation
• Support Validation and Cleaning Engineers during Cleaning Validation events

Qualifications

• No degree required but ideally 1-3 years’ experience in a regulated, preferably pharmaceutical, GMP environment
• Swabbing experience preferred but can be trained on technique
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, SharePoint) required
• Knowledge of SAP and TrackWise systems preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with another cleaning validation technician

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. For more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical?

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About Kelly

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