Validation Engineer

Validation Engineer – EMPQ (Facility & Equipment)

Location: Redmond, WA (100% Onsite) Start Date: February 2026 Experience: Minimum 5 years Duration: Contract

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Validation Engineer with strong EMPQ expertise to support a new facility startup. This role will focus on protocol development, execution, and documentation for facility and equipment qualification activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute EMPQ protocols including IQ, OQ, and PQ

Author and review risk assessments related to equipment and systems

Prepare EMPQ Validation Plans and Qualification Protocols (QPs)

Execute qualification activities and document results

Prepare and finalize Qualification Summary Reports

Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements

Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of validation experience in pharma, biotech, or medical devices

Strong hands-on experience with EMPQ

Proficiency in IQ/OQ/PQ protocol writing and execution

Solid understanding of GMP, FDA, and regulatory expectations

Experience supporting new facility startups preferred