Validation Engineer-Pharmaceutical Packaging

Real; Wilson (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Minimal local travel

Onsite support for local candidates

Job summary

Specialist Staffing Group seeks an experienced Pharmaceutical Validation Consultant with 5-10+ years in FDA-regulated pharmaceutical packaging environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on validation for automated packaging equipment and work directly with packaging operations to support qualification, compliance, and process execution.

The role offers a hybrid work model with minimal travel and onsite support for local candidates.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of pharmaceutical validation experience, preferably within packaging operations.
• Direct experience in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in validation of automated packaging equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Support qualification, compliance, and process execution for packaging operations.
• Validate automated packaging equipment and systems on the production floor.
• Collaborate with packaging teams to ensure compliant validation activities.

Skills

Pharma validation

FDA-regulated environments

Automated packaging validation

Production floor collaboration

Pharma industry experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Validation Consultant with 5-10+ years of hands‑on validation experience in FDA-regulated pharmaceutical packaging environments. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record validating automated packaging equipment and working directly alongside packaging operations to support qualification, compliance, and process execution.

Key Qualifications:

• 5-10+ years of pharmaceutical validation experience, preferably within packaging operations
• Direct experience in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments
• Strong background in validation of automated packaging equipment and systems
• Comfortable working on the production floor and collaborating with packaging teams
• Pharmaceutical industry experience strongly preferred

Preferred Skills:

• Serialization and track-and-trace system experience
• Knowledge of serial number management, database integration, and supply chain serialization processes
• Experience with serialization software platforms
• Prior hands-on packaging line experience
• Hybrid work model with flexibility based on project requirements
• Minimal local travel only
• Preference for local candidates who can provide onsite support

Compensation:

Competitive compensation ranging from $100,000 to $175,000 annually, based on experience, technical expertise, and qualifications.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly specialized team supporting critical pharmaceutical packaging and validation initiatives in a challenging market with strong demand for qualified professionals.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.