Lead Validation Specialist

Piper Companies is hiring a Lead Validation Specialist for a pharmaceutical and healthcare company that makes treatments for diabetes and chronic conditions located in Clayton, NC. The Lead Validation Specialist will assist with CQV activities in a sterile fill-finish facility. The Lead Validation Specialist will work onsite in Clayton, NC in a one-year contract role.

Responsibilities of the Lead Validation Specialist:

• 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 Lead Validation Specialist:

• 7+ 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 Lead Validation Specialist:

• $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

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This job opens for applications on 7/10/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.