Validation engineer Jobs in Saint Paul, MN

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Summary :

The Validation Engineer is responsible for the execution of qualification and validation activities at Bell International Laboratories, with a focus on Over-the-Counter (OTC) products, including sunscreens and skincare formulations. The role requires a strong technical and quality background in the pharmaceutical and / or personal care industry. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Production teams to support new and ongoing validation initiatives.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Validation & Qualification :
• Develop and execute Facility, Utility, and Equipment Qualifications.
• Develop and execute Performance Qualifications and Process Validations.
• Develop and execute a Cleaning Validations.
• Develop and execute a Computer System Validations.
• General :
• Develop, update, maintain SOPs and provide training as appropriate.
• Aid Process Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production, and other SMEs in the development and execution of pFMEAs.
• Aid other departments in process trials, validation runs, and pilot batches to establish reliable manufacturing processes for new formulations.
• Project Management :
• Execute validation projects as assigned, ensuring on-time completion.
• Prepare and present technical reports, project updates, and validation metrics to senior management.
• Compliance & Quality :
• Ensure qualification and validation processes comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, OTC monographs) and internal quality standards.
• Support quality assurance initiatives by conducting risk assessments, participating in audits, and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Equipment & Facility Support :
• Provide technical support for the selection, installation, and qualification of manufacturing equipment and for the development process related documentation (i.e. batch records).

Required Skills / Abilities

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Physical Demands

EEO Statement

Bell International Laboratories provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary Description

70k / yr - $90k / yr