Validation Engineer

Actalent; Elgin (IL); In loco; USD 69.000 - 73.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Actalent is seeking a Validation Engineer for contract-to-hire engagement in Elgin, IL. The role focuses on authoring, executing, and maintaining validation protocols, reports, and related documentation, while supporting equipment qualification and process validation across manufacturing lines.

The engineer will lead validation efforts, participate in change control and CAPA, analyze data, and prepare technical reports in collaboration with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Laboratory

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Quality, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience writing and executing validation protocols and reports.
• Experience supporting equipment qualification and process validation activities.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and cGMP.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.

Mansioni

• Author, execute, and maintain validation protocols, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Support equipment qualification and process validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Lead validation efforts for manufacturing equipment, systems, and production processes.
• Support change control, deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA activities.
• Analyze validation data and prepare detailed technical reports.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Laboratory teams to support validation projects.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, validation master plans, process flow diagrams, and related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, cGMP, and internal quality requirements.
• Participate in validation activities associated with new equipment, process improvements, and product changes.
• Support audit readiness and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prioritize multiple projects and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Conoscenze

Technical writing

Documentation

Project prioritization

Adaptability

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Quality

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

We are seeking a Validation Engineer to author, execute, and maintain validation protocols, reports, and supporting documentation. You will support equipment qualification and process validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ, and lead validation efforts for manufacturing equipment, systems, and production processes. Additionally, you will support change control, deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA activities, analyze validation data, and prepare detailed technical reports.

Job Title

Validation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Author, execute, and maintain validation protocols, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Support equipment qualification and process validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Lead validation efforts for manufacturing equipment, systems, and production processes.
• Support change control, deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA activities.
• Analyze validation data and prepare detailed technical reports.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Laboratory teams to support validation projects.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, validation master plans, process flow diagrams, and related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, cGMP, and internal quality requirements.
• Participate in validation activities associated with new equipment, process improvements, and product changes.
• Support audit readiness and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prioritize multiple projects and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Quality, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of validation experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience writing and executing validation protocols and reports.
• Experience supporting equipment qualification and process validation activities.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and cGMP.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elgin, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $53.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.