Validation Specialist

Validation Specialist

Overview

We are seeking a Validation Specialist to support the qualification and validation of automated manufacturing equipment used in GMP-regulated Life Science environments. This role is responsible for developing and executing validation activities, creating IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, and serving as the primary validation contact throughout project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation plans, protocols, and reports for automated equipment and production systems.
• Perform IQ, OQ, and PQ activities in accordance with GMP and Life Science Validation requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to create validation documentation and functional specifications.
• Review electrical schematics, drawings, and wiring to verify proper installation and functionality.
• Conduct equipment testing for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, vision systems, instrumentation, motors, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Verify electrical utilities, perform continuity testing, and support troubleshooting activities.
• Lead deviation investigations, change controls, and validation documentation updates.
• Facilitate internal and customer validation reviews.
• Act as the primary validation lead for assigned projects and coordinate validation activities across project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of validation engineering experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience with IQ/OQ/PQ execution and validation documentation.
• Strong understanding of GMP, CQV, and Life Science Validation principles.
• Experience working with automated production equipment and PLC-based control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with calibration, electrical testing, and industrial control systems.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
• Experience leading customer-facing validation projects and documentation reviews.
• Familiarity with industrial safety systems and machine qualification activities.

Work Environment

This position combines hands-on equipment qualification with documentation and project coordination. The role works closely with engineering, automation, and customer teams in office and manufacturing environments, with occasional travel to customer sites as required.

This is a Contract position based out of Cambridge, ON.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This is a Contract position based out of Cambridge, ON.

This is a fully onsite position in Cambridge,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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