Validation Engineer

BioSpace; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Office locations in Greater Boston

Job summary

Syner-G is seeking a Validation Engineer to drive validation programs across processes and equipment in a biotech/pharma setting. You will develop and execute validation life cycle documents, ensuring compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project teams to maintain robust validation practices and formal reporting. The position requires hands-on validation experience, strong documentation skills, and the ability to operate within a

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries.
• Knowledge of FDA cGMP, FMEA, and Risk Analysis required.
• Expertise in Process Equipment, Utilities, Clean Room validation.
• Hands-on equipment start-up and troubleshooting experience.
• Report writing experience for IQ, OQ, PQ.

Responsibilities

• Generate and execute validation life cycle documentation (FAT, SAT, IOQ, PQ) for various processes and systems.
• Support validation activities for client projects, including generation, execution, review, and closure of validation life cycle documents.
• Write, review, and revise Installation, Operation, and Performance qualification/verification related documents (URS/FRS/etc.).
• Write reports to summarize validation/verification/commissioning activities.
• Write procedures, investigations, protocols, and change controls to support validation work.
• Perform P&ID walkdowns, drawing reviews, and ETOP verification.
• Perform thermal mapping of temperature-controlled chambers, warehouses, and SIP processes.
• Support resolution of regulatory observations or manufacturing site issues.
• Execute periodic reviews and requalification for temperature chambers.

Skills

FDA cGMP

FMEA

Risk Analysis

Process Equipment Validation

Utilities Validation

Clean Room

IQ/OQ/PQ Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related life science field

Job description

Company Description

A career here is life-enhancing.

At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization. It is meaningful, varied and thought-provoking work with a strategic emphasis, a solutions-driven approach and significant, real-world outcomes, from science to delivery/success. To learn more about who we are and what drives us, watch our company video here.

Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow, we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different ways. In return, they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner.

Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation.

At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact.

For more information, visit www.Synergbiopharma.com

Position Overview

Syner-G is seeking a Validation Engineer to assist with the development and execution of validation protocols for various types of processes. The Validation Engineer will be responsible for driving overall quality performance and compliance throughout the organization by defining, implementing, and maintaining the validation program.

Key Responsibilities

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

• Generate and execute life cycle documentation (FAT, SAT, IOQ, PQ) for cleaning, shipping, facilities, utilities, systems, equipment, and processes for (re)qualification/(re)verification.
• Support validation activities for client projects, including generation, execution, review, and closure of validation life cycle documents
• Write, review, and revise Installation, Operation, and Performance qualification/verification related documents, including any or all of the following: SOPs, validation master plans, guidelines and execution plans, automation, engineering design, commissioning, qualification or other technical documents, user requirement specifications (URS), functional requirement specifications (FRS), detailed design specifications, factory acceptance test documents (FAT), verification protocols, and/or commissioning test procedures.
• Write reports to summarize validation/verification/commissioning and/or revalidation/verification/commissioning activities.
• Write procedures, investigations, protocols, reports, change controls, etc., to support the execution and closeout of validation work.
• Perform execution support activities including P&ID walkdowns, drawing reviews, and ETOP verification.
• Perform thermal mapping of temperature-controlled chambers, warehouses, and SIP processes.
• Support the resolution of regulatory observations or manufacturing site issues.
• Execute periodic reviews and requalification for temperature chambers.

Qualifications And Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related life science field.

Technical Experience

• 3-10 years of experience within the biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device industry.
• Knowledge and experience working with FDA cGMP, FMEA, and Risk Analysis required.
• Expertise in Process Equipment, Utilities, Clean Room, and/or Computer Systems validation.
• Hands-on equipment start-up and troubleshooting experience is highly desired.
• Report writing experience for IQ, OQ, PQ.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to discuss technical topics with stakeholders and non-technical people is strongly desired.

Essential Functions

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.

Total Rewards Program

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company-paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere.” However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India.

Currently, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Legal Statement

Syner-G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G is an E-Verify employer.