Pharma Lab Equipment Validation Specialist I

Moriah Engineering; Jayuya (PR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Moriah Engineering is seeking a Validation Specialist I to support validation activities for laboratory equipment in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role involves hands-on validation execution, documentation, discrepancy resolution, and collaboration with Quality, Laboratory, Engineering, and cross-functional teams on-site in Jayuya, Puerto Rico for about one year.

Responsibilities include executing validation and qualification activities, developing and reviewing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific or engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year of hands‑on experience in validation or qualification of laboratory equipment, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated industry.
• Experience executing validation protocols for laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of equipment qualification concepts, including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GDP, SOPs, and validation documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute validation and qualification activities for laboratory equipment in accordance with approved protocols, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support the development, review, execution, and completion of validation protocols and related documentation.
• Perform equipment qualification activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ activities.
• Document validation results accurately and ensure traceability of executed activities.
• Identify, document, and support the resolution of discrepancies or deviations encountered during protocol execution.
• Support investigations and corrective actions associated with validation activities when required.
• Review equipment documentation, specifications, manuals, calibration records, and other supporting technical information.
• Ensure validation documentation complies with cGMP, GDP, company procedures, and regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with Laboratory, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams during validation activities.
• Support equipment commissioning and readiness activities as required.
• Maintain validation documentation and records in accordance with established procedures.
• Manage assigned activities and deliverables to meet project timelines and quality expectations.
• Participate in project meetings and provide status updates regarding validation activities.
• Perform additional validation-related responsibilities as assigned based on project and client needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory environment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

IQ/OQ/PQ concepts

Job description

Moriah Engineering is seeking a Validation Specialist I to support validation activities for laboratory equipment in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role involves hands-on validation execution, documentation, discrepancy resolution, and collaboration with Quality, Laboratory, Engineering, and cross-functional teams on-site in Jayuya, Puerto Rico for about one year.

Responsibilities include executing validation and qualification activities, developing and reviewing