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Validation Engineer Jobs

Validates equipment, utilities, and processes (IQ/OQ/PQ) for GMP manufacturing.

Role overview

Validates equipment, utilities, and processes (IQ/OQ/PQ) for GMP manufacturing. The role of a Validation Engineer sits within Quality and is one of the most in-demand positions across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, and CDMO organizations worldwide.

Required skills

IQ/OQ/PQProcess ValidationCleaning ValidationGAMP 5

Education & experience

  • Education: Bachelor's in engineering or pharmacy
  • Experience: 3–7 years
  • Career path: Associate → Senior → Manager → Director within Quality.

Certifications

ISPE CPIP

Salary intelligence

$90,000$130,000
Global base salary range (USD, annual)
Entry
$90,000
Mid
$110,000
Senior
$130,000
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