Piper Companies is hiring a Lead Validation Specialist for a pharmaceutical and healthcare company that makes treatments for diabetes and chronic conditions located in Clayton, NC. The Lead Validation Specialist will assist with CQV activities in a sterile fill-finish facility. The Lead Validation Specialist will work onsite in Clayton, NC in a one-year contract role.
Responsibilities of the Lead Validation Specialist:
·Carry out equipment and system testing to confirm they are ready for operational use (IQ, OQ, PQ).
·Prepare and document validation activities, including test protocols and final reports.
·Make sure all systems operate in line with regulatory and quality standards.
·Troubleshoot issues that arise during validation and manage corrective actions as needed.
·Work closely with internal teams and vendors to support validation and startup efforts.
·Assist with key startup activities such as process validation, sterilization, and equipment commissioning.
Requirements of the Lead Validation Specialist:
· 7+ years of related experience
·Bachelor’s degree
·Experience qualifying various GMP systems
·Familiarity with FDA GMP guidelines, EU Annex 1, and standard validation practices
Compensation for the Lead Validation Specialist:
·$145,000 - $165,000 at an hourly pay rate
·Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law
Keywords: Validation Engineer, CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Validation), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Process Validation, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotech, Life Sciences, Raleigh, RTP, Durham, NC
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This job opens for applications on 7/10/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.