Validation Specialist

Specialist Staffing Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialist Staffing Group in Boston, MA is seeking a contractor for Validation Specialist responsibilities to design and execute validation protocols aligned with regulatory requirements across engineering and life sciences domains.

You will conduct functional, performance, and safety testing, document results, and collaborate with manufacturing while maintaining traceability within quality systems. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of validation, testing or quality assurance experience in engineering or life sciences environments.
• Working knowledge of testing protocols, quality management systems (QMS) and regulatory standards.
• Experience designing and executing test plans and documenting validation evidence.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work methodically with technical documentation.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and field application contexts.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing validation protocols and test plans aligned with regulatory requirements and design standards
• Conducting functional, performance and safety testing across product lifecycles
• Documenting test results, validation reports and compliance evidence
• Collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to identify and resolve quality issues
• Supporting process validation and equipment qualification activities
• Maintaining detailed records and traceability for quality management systems
• Communicating validation findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders

Skills

Validation experience

Testing protocols

Quality management systems

Regulatory standards knowledge

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

ISTQB Certified Tester

Tools

CAD

Job description

About the opportunity

Validation Specialist positions in this area could sit within quality assurance and product development teams working to bring validated solutions to market. The work could involve partnering across engineering, quality and manufacturing to design and execute comprehensive testing and validation programs, with scope to improve product quality and compliance outcomes.

Typical role overview

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Type: Contract · Full-time

Rate: $560–$800 per day

Domain: Product validation · quality assurance · testing protocols

What you would do

• Designing and executing validation protocols and test plans aligned with regulatory requirements and design standards
• Conducting functional, performance and safety testing across product lifecycles
• Documenting test results, validation reports and compliance evidence
• Collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to identify and resolve quality issues
• Supporting process validation and equipment qualification activities
• Maintaining detailed records and traceability for quality management systems
• Communicating validation findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders

What you could bring

Must-have

• 2–5 years of validation, testing or quality assurance experience in engineering or life sciences environments
• Working knowledge of testing protocols, quality management systems (QMS) and regulatory standards
• Experience designing and executing test plans and documenting validation evidence
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work methodically with technical documentation
• Familiarity with manufacturing and field application contexts
• Authorization to work in the United States

Nice-to-have

• ISTQB Certified Tester or ISTQB Advanced Tester certification
• CAD proficiency or experience with design standards and system integration
• Experience in regulated industries such as medical device, pharmaceutical or similar

What roles of this type could offer

• Exposure to full product validation lifecycles in quality-critical environments
• Opportunity to develop expertise in testing methodologies and regulatory compliance
• Potential for growth toward senior validation or quality leadership roles
• Flexible contract engagement with scope to extend based on project needs
• Professional development and mentorship from experienced validation teams
• Contribution to products and processes that support safety and quality outcomes

About Specialist Staffing Group

Specialist Staffing Group partners with organizations across engineering, life sciences, manufacturing and regulated industries to connect skilled professionals with meaningful opportunities. We focus on placing experienced validators, engineers and quality professionals in roles where technical expertise directly impacts product quality and regulatory compliance.