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Validation Engineer

Katalyst CRO
Plymouth, MN Contractor
POSTED ON 9/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2026
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Validation Engineer to support validation activities, quality systems, process improvements, and new product development within a regulated medical device environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing and executing validation protocols, working with FDA and ISO requirements, conducting root cause analysis, and supporting quality and compliance initiatives.

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Develop, review, and execute IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols and reports for manufacturing processes, equipment, and software.
  • Support process validation, equipment qualification, and verification & validation (V&V) activities.
  • Review validation documentation and identify compliance gaps or deviations.
  • Support investigation and resolution of validation-related issues, including CAPA and corrective actions.
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and support implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.
  • Support FDA inspection readiness and ongoing quality system activities.
  • Ensure validation activities comply with applicable FDA regulations and ISO standards.
  • Participate in process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Apply statistical methods and data analysis to evaluate process performance and validation results.
  • Use tools such as Minitab for statistical analysis, including interpretation of P-values and other statistical measures.
  • Prepare and maintain validation protocols, reports, risk assessments, and supporting documentation.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D, and other cross-functional teams to manage validation projects.
  • Work directly with customers and internal stakeholders to understand validation requirements and project expectations.
  • Support new product development activities and ensure appropriate validation requirements are incorporated.
  • Maintain accurate and compliant validation records in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • Degrees in areas such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Life Sciences are preferred.
  • 3-5 years of validation experience in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Hands-on experience with IQ/OQ/PQ and process/equipment validation.

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