Lab Validation Lead

ZP Group; Marietta (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Piper Companies in Marietta, PA seeks a Lab Validation Lead to oversee QC laboratory validation activities, including equipment qualification and instrument validation. You will lead IQ/OQ/PQ execution, calibration programs, data integrity, and compliance across QA, IT, and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has a chemistry/biology/engineering background with 5+ years in pharma/biotech, strong documentation skills, and the ability to train staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or vaccine industry experience.
• Experience supporting QC laboratory validation rather than manufacturing or production validation.
• Hands-on experience with analytical laboratory instruments such as HPLC, GC, and related systems.
• Strong experience writing and executing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and validation documentation.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GxP, FDA regulations, computerized system validation, and data integrity requirements.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and vendor management activities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead meetings and work across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Positive attitude, strong ownership mentality, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead validation lifecycle activities for QC laboratory equipment and systems.
• Author, execute, and review IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, reports, and validation documentation.
• Support qualification and lifecycle management of analytical instruments including HPLC, GC, balances, and environmental chambers.
• Manage calibration, maintenance, requalification, and vendor-supported services.
• Support computerized system validation, data integrity, access controls, and change management activities.
• Lead investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and audit readiness efforts.
• Partner with QC, Quality, Engineering, IT, and global validation teams to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
• Train personnel and provide technical leadership for validation activities.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering

Tools

HPLC

GC

Analytical instruments

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Lab Validation Lead to support QC laboratory validation activities for a leading pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturer located in Marietta, PA. The Lab Validation Lead will lead equipment qualification, analytical instrument validation, calibration programs, and computerized system validation efforts while partnering with quality, laboratory, engineering, IT, and global validation teams.

Responsibilities of the Lab Validation Lead:

• Lead validation lifecycle activities for QC laboratory equipment and systems.
• Author, execute, and review IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, reports, and validation documentation.
• Support qualification and lifecycle management of analytical instruments including HPLC, GC, balances, and environmental chambers.
• Manage calibration, maintenance, requalification, and vendor-supported services.
• Support computerized system validation, data integrity, access controls, and change management activities.
• Lead investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and audit readiness efforts.
• Partner with QC, Quality, Engineering, IT, and global validation teams to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
• Train personnel and provide technical leadership for validation activities.

Qualifications of the Lab Validation Lead:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or vaccine industry experience.
• Experience supporting QC laboratory validation rather than manufacturing or production validation.
• Hands-on experience with analytical laboratory instruments such as HPLC, GC, and related systems.
• Strong experience writing and executing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and validation documentation.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GxP, FDA regulations, computerized system validation, and data integrity requirements.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and vendor management activities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead meetings and work across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Positive attitude, strong ownership mentality, and ability to work independently.

Compensation for the Lab Validation Lead includes:

• Salary range: 40/hr-60/hr (flexible based on experience)
• 5 days on-site per week
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
• Career growth opportunities within a global pharmaceutical organization

Keywords: Lab Validation, Laboratory Validation, QC Validation, Quality Control Laboratory, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Validation, Biopharmaceutical Validation, Vaccine Manufacturing, GMP, cGMP, GxP, IQ/OQ/PQ, Equipment Qualification, Laboratory Equipment Validation, Computer System Validation (CSV), Data Integrity, Calibration, Requalification, Lifecycle Management, HPLC, GC, Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography, Analytical Instrumentation, Laboratory Systems, LIMS, Laboratory Execution Systems (LES), Change Control, CAPA, Deviations, Risk Assessments, Validation Master Plan (VMP), User Requirements Specifications (URS), FDA Regulations, Audit Readiness, Regulatory Compliance, Vendor Management, Laboratory Automation, QC Operations, Instrument Qualification, Validation Lead, Technical Writing, Cross-Functional Leadership, Pharmaceutical Quality Systems.

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