Junior Validation Specialist - GMP/Biotech

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Aguadilla (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

OcyonBio in Aguadilla, PR invites a motivated Validation Associate to join the Quality – Validation & Qualification team. You will support planning, documentation, and execution of IQ, OQ, PQ activities for equipment, facilities, and computerized systems in a GMP environment.

Under guidance, you will develop foundational validation skills, maintain compliant records, and contribute to risk assessments and change controls, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Experience maintaining accurate, traceable records in regulated environments.
• Familiarity with GMP, GDP, and risk-based validation concepts preferred.
• Basic exposure to validation lifecycle (IQ/OQ/PQ) and documentation practices.
• Ability to work under guidance and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a GMP setting.

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, route, and organize validation documents and plans.
• Compile source information, vendor documentation, and test records for review.
• Address review comments and maintain version control of documents.
• Support IQ, OQ, PQ testing and related validation activities.
• Record observations and results with objectivity and accuracy.
• Assist with data for validation reports and risk assessments.
• Support CAPAs, deviations, change controls, and periodic reviews.
• Collaborate with QA, Engineering, IT, and other owners to complete tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

GxP awareness

Team collaboration

Procedures following

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline

Tools

GDP & ALCOA+ data integrity

Job description

OcyonBio in Aguadilla, PR invites a motivated Validation Associate to join the Quality – Validation & Qualification team. You will support planning, documentation, and execution of IQ, OQ, PQ activities for equipment, facilities, and computerized systems in a GMP environment.

Under guidance, you will develop foundational validation skills, maintain compliant records, and contribute to risk assessments and change controls, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.