Validation Engineer

Actalent; Saint Paul (MN); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Actalent is seeking a Validation Engineer for a contract-to-hire role based in Saint Paul, MN. You will prepare, execute and review commissioning, qualification, and validation activities across processes, materials, equipment, cleaning, and computerized systems in a cGMP setting.

Responsibilities include supporting GMP assessments, risk analyses, and traceability matrices while collaborating with project teams to manage multiple validation priorities and lifecycle activities.

Formación

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years qualification/validation experience in regulated environments.
• Experience with GMP and equipment life cycle management is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, review and execute commissioning, qualification, and validation documents.
• Support GMP impact assessments, traceability matrices, and risk assessments.
• Assist in troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and deviation resolution.
• Coordinate with project teams to manage multiple validation priorities in manufacturing.

Conocimientos

Validation

Validation protocols

GMP

Equipment validation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Description

The Validation Engineer will be responsible for preparing and executing commissioning, qualification, and validations for new processes, materials, equipment, cleaning, and computerized systems/software. Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the Validation Engineer include the following but are not limited to:

• Support validation activities in a cGMP regulated manufacturing environment. The position will prepare, review, and execute commissioning, qualification and validation documents for processes, materials, equipment, cleaning, and computerized systems/software.
• Supports Project Teams in: GMP Impact Assessments, User Requirement Specifications, Traceability Matrices, Design Qualifications and Risk Assessments.
• Ability to handle multiple commissioning, qualification, and validation priorities based on the needs of the manufacturing area and project team with guidance from management. Participates in and supports validation projects within the pharmaceutical development and manufacturing areas including but not limited to:
• Equipment qualification and requalification as part of the equipment lifecycle
• Design and execute engineering (pre-validation) studies to support validation activities.
• Assisting in troubleshooting of process issues, process characterization and root cause investigations.
• Involved in resolving deviations/non-conformances observed during execution of qualification and validation activities.

Skills

Validation, Validation protocols, iso standards, gmp, equipment validation, material-handling equipment, materials management, commissioning, gmp environment, Manufacturing process, Pharmaceutical, design validation, risk assessment, validation verification, troubleshooting, equipment qualification, equipment calibration, equipment maintenance

Top Skills Details

Validation,Validation protocols,iso standards,gmp

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Requirements: Bachelors degree in Engineering or relevant field or equivalent experience

Experience: Minimum 3-5 years qualification/validation experience. Experience in the following areas preferred:

• Equipment Life Cycle Management
• Material Qualification
• Computerized System/Software Validation
• Water Systems (desired but not required)

Regulated industry experience/GMP required Ability to apply sound engineering logic to solve complex problems, assess risks, and make decision accordingly Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $52.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.