Validation Engineer


Columbus
Contract
Negotiable
Quality
CR/592202_1778744677
Validation Engineer

I am looking for a validation professional who can support validation activities (likely equipment, processes, or systems), with bonus value if they understand packaging processes.

  • Strong IQ/OQ/PQ execution experience - Must be able to write and execute validation protocols independently in a GMP environment.
  • GMP / GxP compliance knowledge - Solid understanding of FDA-regulated pharma manufacturing and documentation standards.
  • Hands-on equipment & process validation - Experience validating manufacturing systems and ensuring consistent performance.
  • Validation documentation & reporting - Skilled in writing protocols, reports, and handling deviations/change controls.
  • (Nice-to-have) Packaging validation experience - Exposure to packaging lines, serialization, or related validation is a bonus but not essential.
  • Packaging line qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)
    Experience validating blister lines, bottling lines, or filling/finishing packaging equipment.

  • Seal integrity & container closure integrity (CCI)
    Understanding of ensuring packaging maintains product sterility and stability.

  • Labeling & serialization systems validation
    Experience with label control, barcode systems, and track-and-trace/serialization compliance.

  • Transport & distribution validation
    Ability to validate packaging performance through shipping studies (temperature, vibration, etc.).

  • Material qualification
    Working with packaging components (e.g., vials, syringes, cartons, films) to ensure they meet regulatory and product requirements.

  • ASAP start
  • 6/12 months potentially longer
  • Onsite in Columbus, Ohio
  • 40 hours a week
  • W2 only


If this is something you are interested in please send your CV

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