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Validation Engineer

United Pharma Technologies Inc
Ohio, OH Contractor
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026

Role: Validation Engineer

Location: Vandalia, OH | Onsite


Position Overview

Our client, a mid-sized pharmaceutical CDMO, is seeking an experienced Validation Engineer to support Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing operations within a cGMP-regulated environment.

The Validation Engineer will be responsible for supporting Process Validation, Cleaning Validation, and Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (CQV) activities involving manufacturing equipment, facilities, utilities, and processes. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions, process improvements, equipment installations, and technology transfers.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, review, and execute validation documentation, including:
  • Validation Master Plans (VMPs)
  • IQ/OQ/PQ protocols
  • Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) protocols and reports
  • Cleaning Validation protocols and reports
  • Validation Summary/Final Reports
  • Support qualification and validation activities for manufacturing equipment, facilities, utilities, and processes.
  • Execute and support Process Validation and Cleaning Validation activities in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory expectations.
  • Support residue limit calculations, swab and rinse sampling, and cleaning validation lifecycle strategies.
  • Partner with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, MS&T, and Regulatory teams on validation projects.
  • Support new product introductions, equipment installations, process improvements, and technology transfers.
  • Ensure validation activities comply with FDA, EMA, cGMP, and applicable global regulatory requirements.
  • Provide technical troubleshooting and problem-solving support for validation-related issues.
  • Maintain accurate and compliant validation documentation and ensure timely completion of assigned activities.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related technical field.
  • Strong hands-on experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Proven experience with OSD (Oral Solid Dosage) manufacturing validation.
  • Experience with Process Validation, Cleaning Validation, and CQV.
  • Hands-on knowledge of OSD processes such as:
  • Blending
  • Granulation
  • Tablet Compression
  • Encapsulation
  • Coating
  • Packaging
  • Experience with cleaning validation programs, including residue limit calculations and swab/rinse sampling.
  • Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and FDA/EMA regulatory expectations.
  • Excellent technical writing, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.


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