Pharma Validation Technician-Entry Level, Growth & Benefits

Serán BioScience; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health plans

Life and disability coverages

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Serán BioScience is seeking an entry‑level Validation Technician or Specialist I to join a cross‑functional team supporting validation studies for processes, cleaning, computerized systems, and qualification of equipment and utilities for sterile and non‑sterile products.

You will assist with execution, documentation, and maintenance of validation programs in a regulated manufacturing environment, helping ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, and company quality standards.

Qualifications

• Follow detailed procedures and work instructions.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and process equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook with the ability to learn QMS systems.
• Accurately document test results and observations.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn to execute validation protocols under the guidance of Validation Engineers and Quality personnel.
• Perform data collection and testing activities during IQ, OQ and PQ.
• Assist with equipment startup, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Record validation results accurately and in accordance with GDP.
• Collect and organize calibration, maintenance, and testing records for validation packages.
• Review completed validation documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Support environmental, utility, and process monitoring activities.
• Assist in identifying and documenting validation deviations and discrepancies.
• Maintain validation logs, binders, and electronic records.
• Coordinate validation activities with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Laboratory, and Quality teams.
• Ensure activities comply with safety procedures, cGMP and company policies.
• Support regulatory inspections and internal audits by organizing validation documentation.

Skills

Procedures & instructions

Mechanical understanding

MS Office proficiency

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Technical certification

Degree preferred

Job description

Serán BioScience is seeking an entry‑level Validation Technician or Specialist I to join a cross‑functional team supporting validation studies for processes, cleaning, computerized systems, and qualification of equipment and utilities for sterile and non‑sterile products.

You will assist with execution, documentation, and maintenance of validation programs in a regulated manufacturing environment, helping ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, and company quality standards.