QC Validation Lead

Piper Companies; Marietta (PA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement plans

Long-term contract

Job summary

Piper Companies in Marietta, PA seeks a QC Validation Lead to drive qualification and validation of QC lab equipment and software under GMP guidelines. This lead resource manages IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, calibration programs, and lifecycle management for lab systems including HPLC, GC, GC-MS and LIMS.

The role collaborates across QC, Quality, Engineering and IT, leads investigations and change controls, and mentors team members to ensure data integrity and audit readiness for ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related field; equivalent experience.
• 5+ years validating activities in GMP-regulated pharma/biotech environments.
• Hands-on IQ/OQ/PQ protocol writing and execution experience.
• Strong lab validation with HPLC, GC, GC-MS and related instruments.
• Experience with calibration programs, lifecycle mgmt, and LIMS.
• Proven ability to lead projects, coordinate vendors and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead qualification and validation for QC lab equipment and computer systems (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Support equipment lifecycle: installation, calibration, maintenance, requalification, retirement.
• Prepare and maintain validation docs, risk assessments, protocols, reports.
• Support lab systems incl. HPLC, GC, GC-MS, balances, environmental chambers and software.
• Collaborate with QC, Quality, Eng, IT, vendors, and global validation teams to ensure compliance.
• Lead investigations, change controls, audit readiness, and data integrity initiatives; train team.

Skills

Lead project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Independent lead

Vendor coordination

Data integrity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Engineering

Tools

LIMS

HPLC

GC

GC-MS

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a QC Validation Lead to support laboratory equipment qualification and validation activities for a leading pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing organization in Marietta, PA. The QC Validation Lead will act as the primary validation resource for QC lab systems, helping ensure equipment, instruments, and software remain compliant while partnering with lab teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities of the QC Validation Lead:

• Lead qualification and validation activities for QC lab equipment and computer systems, including IQ, OQ, and PQ documentation.
• Support the full equipment lifecycle, including installation, calibration, maintenance, requalification, and retirement of lab instruments.
• Prepare and maintain validation documents, risk assessments, protocols, reports, procedures, and equipment records.
• Support lab systems and instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, GC-MS, balances, environmental chambers, and related software applications.
• Work closely with QC, Quality, Engineering, IT, vendors, and global validation teams to maintain compliance and support new projects.
• Lead investigations, change controls, audit readiness activities, and data integrity initiatives while helping train team members.

Qualifications of the QC Validation Lead:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related scientific field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting validation activities in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, vaccine, or life sciences environment.
• Hands-on experience writing and executing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for laboratory equipment and computerized systems.
• Strong lab validation background with analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, GC-MS, and other biochemistry lab equipment.
• Experience with calibration programs, equipment lifecycle management, and computerized lab systems including LIMS.
• Proven ability to lead projects, coordinate vendors, communicate with stakeholders, and work independently in a lead-level role.

Compensation for the QC Validation Lead includes:

• Pay Range: $48-$56 per hour (depending on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Long-term contract: 12+ months

This job opens for applications on 09/30/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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