Lab Validation Engineer I – Quality & Testing

Gentex Corporation; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The role emphasizes meticulous data interpretation, adherence to lab quality systems, and ongoing process improvements to validation practices. Training and mentoring of new staff are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year of professional lab/testing experience.
• Experience with ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation.
• Technical competency in the appropriate test area.

Responsibilities

• Execute testing per requirements and procedures, including regulatory tests.
• Analyze test data against pass/fail criteria; provide technical input to teams.
• Compile, evaluate, and report test data timely and accurately.
• Support corrective and preventive actions during the validation process.
• Follow lab quality system policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot lab equipment and processes.
• Train new personnel in test methods and lab processes.
• Support continuous improvement in validation practices.

Skills

1+ year lab/testing experience

ISO/IEC 17025 experience

Technical test area competency

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The role emphasizes meticulous data interpretation, adherence to lab quality systems, and ongoing process improvements to validation practices. Training and mentoring of new staff are part of the duties.