QC Lab Validation Lead — Instrumentation & CSV Expert

Piper Companies; Marietta (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Lab Validation Lead to support QC laboratory validation activities for a leading pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturer in Marietta, PA. The role leads qualification of equipment and analytical instruments (HPLC, GC, balances) and manages IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, validation documentation, and lifecycle management.

Collaborating with quality, engineering, IT, and global validation teams, you will ensure cGMP compliance and data integrity while training staff and driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or vaccine industry experience.
• Hands-on with QC laboratory instruments such as HPLC, GC, and related systems.
• Strong experience writing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and validation documentation.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GxP, FDA regulations, and data integrity requirements.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and vendor management activities.

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

IQ/OQ/PQ protocols

HPLC

GxP

FDA regulations

Data integrity

Cross-functional leadership

Validation documentation

Audit readiness

Vendor management

Calibration

LIMS

CSV

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/ Biology/ Engineering

Tools

HPLC

GC

Balances

Environmental chambers

LIMS

LES

CSV

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Lab Validation Lead to support QC laboratory validation activities for a leading pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturer in Marietta, PA. The role leads qualification of equipment and analytical instruments (HPLC, GC, balances) and manages IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, validation documentation, and lifecycle management.

Collaborating with quality, engineering, IT, and global validation teams, you will ensure cGMP compliance and data integrity while training staff and driving