Junior Lab Equipment Validation Specialist (On-Site)

HR Works; Jayuya (PR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Works is seeking a Validation Specialist I to support validation activities for laboratory equipment in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role involves hands-on validation execution, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, on-site for approximately 1 year.

The candidate will assist in qualification activities (IQ, OQ, PQ), ensure cGMP and GDP compliance, and maintain accurate documentation while coordinating with Quality, Laboratory,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• At least 1 year hands-on validation/qualification experience with laboratory equipment.
• Experience executing validation protocols for laboratory instruments.
• Knowledge of IQ, OQ, and PQ concepts.
• Knowledge of cGMP and GDP.
• Strong documentation and traceability.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Execute validation and qualification activities for laboratory equipment per approved protocols, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Support development, review and execution of validation protocols and related documentation.
• Perform IQ, OQ, and PQ activities for equipment qualification.
• Document validation results with traceability.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies during protocol execution.
• Support investigations and corrective actions for validation activities.
• Review equipment documentation and calibration records.
• Ensure validation documentation complies with cGMP and GDP.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during validation activities.
• Support equipment commissioning and readiness activities as required.
• Maintain validation records per procedures.
• Manage assigned activities to meet timelines and quality expectations.
• Participate in project meetings and provide status updates.
• Perform additional validation-related responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

IQ/OQ/PQ knowledge

Job description

HR Works is seeking a Validation Specialist I to support validation activities for laboratory equipment in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role involves hands-on validation execution, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, on-site for approximately 1 year.

The candidate will assist in qualification activities (IQ, OQ, PQ), ensure cGMP and GDP compliance, and maintain accurate documentation while coordinating with Quality, Laboratory,