Entry Level Validation Engineer

Actalent; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Actalent in Columbus, OH is seeking a Validation Engineer to support equipment validation, author validation docs, and collaborate with manufacturing and engineering to ensure GMP compliance.

This contract-to-hire role blends office-based documentation with hands-on manufacturing exposure, requiring 0-2 years experience, a technical degree, and strong communication.

The position is fully onsite in Columbus with competitive hourly pay and benefits; apply by Sep 28, 2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of validation protocols, process validation, and validation testing.
• Experience with equipment validation, CPP, CQA, risk assessment, SOP, and work instructions.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical field OR equivalent pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• 0-2 years of professional experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with GMP, pharmaceutical, and engineering technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment validation activities for manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Author, revise, and maintain validation protocols and documentation.
• Execute validation activities and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Support change control processes related to equipment modifications and maintenance.
• Update SOPs, work instructions, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing during installations and modifications.
• Provide validation support for equipment changes and system improvements.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing operations.
• Ensure GMP compliance and validation standards.
• Participate in investigations, risk assessments, and reviews as required.
• Monitor CPPs and CQAs related to validated processes.

Skills

Validation knowledge

SOP documentation

CPP/CQA awareness

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical field

Job description

Validation Engineer

Job Description

The Equipment Validation Engineer will support equipment validation activities, author and execute validation documentation, assist with change control processes, and collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure compliance with GMP requirements. This position offers a blend of office-based technical documentation work and hands‑on exposure to manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment validation activities for manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Author, revise, and maintain validation protocols and documentation.
• Execute validation activities and ensure compliance with established procedures.
• Support change control processes related to equipment modifications and maintenance.
• Update and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and operational procedures.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams during equipment installations and modifications.
• Provide validation support for equipment changes and system improvements.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing operations.
• Ensure compliance with GMP regulations and validation standards.
• Participate in investigations, risk assessments, and documentation reviews as required.
• Monitor critical process parameters (CPPs) and critical quality attributes (CQAs) related to validated processes.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge in validation, validation protocols, process validation, and validation testing.
• Experience with equipment validation, CPP, CQA, risk assessment, SOP, and work instruction.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field OR equivalent pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• 0-2 years of professional experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with GMP, pharmaceutical, and engineering technical documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Internship, co‑op, or academic project experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with GMP regulations, validation, or quality systems.
• Experience authoring technical documentation or procedures.
• Exposure to process improvement initiatives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $40.87/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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