Onsite Validation Tech - Autoclave & Thermal Mapping

CBRE Group, Inc.; Fort Dodge (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Validation Maintenance Technician to support thermal mapping and validation activities for autoclaves and temperature-controlled environments in a regulated pharmaceutical setting.

The role is fully onsite in Fort Dodge, IA, with cross-functional collaboration and emphasis on documentation. The candidate will execute validation protocols, calibrate equipment, analyze thermal data, and prepare qualification reports while ensuring compliance with USDA/9CFR standards

Qualifications

• Experience applying validation methods in regulated facilities.
• Familiarity with autoclaves, cycle loading, and utilities.
• Strong documentation and CAPA experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly planning meetings.
• Evaluate autoclave systems and sanitary connections.
• Generate and modify validation protocols for autoclaves.
• Set up and execute validation tasks with instrumentation.
• Calibrate sensors and verify performance.
• Collaborate with engineers and production to design load patterns.
• Install thermocouples and indicators in loads.
• Execute thermal mapping studies and collect samples.
• Document validation activities in real time.
• Analyze data and generate qualification and summary reports.
• Investigate deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Repeat validation cycles as needed.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Validation principles

Autoclave operation

Regulatory compliance

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Validation Maintenance Technician to support thermal mapping and validation activities for autoclaves and temperature-controlled environments in a regulated pharmaceutical setting.

The role is fully onsite in Fort Dodge, IA, with cross-functional collaboration and emphasis on documentation. The candidate will execute validation protocols, calibrate equipment, analyze thermal data, and prepare qualification reports while ensuring compliance with USDA/9CFR standards