On-Site Lab Validation Lead for QC & Compliance

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 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.