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Validation Specialist - Pharma

Intellectt Inc
Santa Clarita, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026

Job Title: Validation Specialist - Pharma

Location: Vacaville, CA (Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months contract


Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Validation Specialist IV / Engineer IV to support qualification and validation activities at a large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Vacaville, CA. This individual will lead validation strategy and execution across equipment, utilities, facilities, and cleaning validation programs, with a strong focus on hands-on validation in GMP manufacturing environments.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Define validation and qualification strategies supporting manufacturing operations and project execution
  • Lead execution of Equipment, Utility, and Facility Qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ)
  • Perform and support Cleaning Validation activities including protocol development, execution, and summary reporting
  • Support CIP / SIP / Sanitization / Sterilization Validation programs
  • Coordinate validation testing with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
  • Author, review, and execute validation protocols, reports, discrepancy investigations, and change controls
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, and industry regulatory requirements
  • Defend validation rationale, risk assessments, and scientific approaches during audits/reviews
  • Drive continuous improvement of validation processes and documentation standards


Required Qualifications:

  • 7 years of validation experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences manufacturing
  • Strong hands-on experience with Equipment Validation across full validation lifecycle
  • Demonstrated expertise in Cleaning Validation
  • Solid understanding of cGMP, FDA, and validation regulatory standards


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in large-scale commercial manufacturing facilities
  • Experience supporting cross-functional project teams
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple validation activities simultaneously

Hourly Wage Estimation for Validation Specialist - Pharma in Santa Clarita, CA
$68.00 to $76.00
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