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Validation Engineer

Piper Companies
Piper Companies Salary
Clayton, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 6/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/24/2026
Piper Companies is hiring a Validation Engineer for a pharmaceutical and healthcare company that makes treatments for diabetes and chronic conditions located in Clayton, NC. The Validation Engineer will assist with CQV activities in a sterile fill-finish facility. The Validation Engineer will work onsite in Clayton, NC in a one-year contract role.

Responsibilities of the Validation Engineer:

  • 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 Validation Engineer:

  • 3 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 Validation Engineer:

  • $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

This job opens for applications on 6/24/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Salary : $145,000 - $165,000

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