$135,000–$155,000 Per Year
Asepsis, Best Practices, Change Control, Cleanroom, Cross-Functional, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Drug Manufacturing, Equipment Validation, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), FDA Requirements, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Legal, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Process Validation, Quality Assurance, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Validation/Verification, Support Documentation, Validation Documentation, Validation Plan
Piper Companies is seeking a Validation Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity at a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Clayton, NC. The Validation Engineer will support the execution of validation protocols for aseptic fill-finish equipment, ideally including filling isolators and Optima filling lines. The Validation Engineer role is a fully onsite position, requiring you to be onsite 5 days a week in Clayton, NC.
Responsibilities for the Validation Engineer Include:
- Execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for aseptic fill-finish equipment.
- Support validation documentation, deviations, and change controls.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, and internal quality standards.
Requirements for the Validation Engineer Include:
- 7 years of validation experience in aseptic pharma manufacturing.
- Experience with filling isolator equipment is highly preferred.
- Experience with Optima filling lines is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with TIMS (a validation lifecycle management system similar to Kneat) is desirable.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and validation best practices.
Compensation for the Validation Engineer Includes:
- Salary range: $135,000 - $155,000
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, holidays, and sick leave as required by law.
Key words: Validation, validation engineer, aseptic manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, fill finish, equipment validation, IQ/OQ/PQ Protocols, GMP compliance, FDA regulations, filling isolator equipment, optima filling lines, cleanroom validation, process validation, equipment qualification, validation lifecycle, TIMS, Kneat
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This job is open for applications on 7/17/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date