Validation Engineer

Validation Engineer - US, Seattle - 4 Months Initial Contract

Our client, a global biotechnology organisation, is recruiting for a Validation Engineer to join their capital project in Seattle. This new build facility will house a therapeutic protein production plant, and we are looking for a Validation Engineer to help expand our client's biotech operations throughout Europe. As the Validation Engineer you will be responsible for implementing all safety requirements for a new build facility, estimated at approximately 14,900m2.

• Plan, develop, and execute qualification activities (URS, RA, IQ/OQ/PQ) for QC laboratory instruments and systems.
• Author clear, compliant qualification protocols and reports for QC equipment.
• Maintain qualification status throughout the equipment lifecycle, including periodic reviews, requalification, and retirement.
• Ensure QC equipment qualification meets regulatory requirements (FDA, MHRA, EU GMP, Annex 15).
• Work closely with QC analysts, QA, Engineering, IT, and vendors to ensure equipment readiness and compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related technical field.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated QC laboratory environment (pharmaceutical, biotech, ATMP, or medical devices).
• Hands‑on experience with QC equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Strong understanding of analytical laboratory instruments (e.g., HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, PCR, balances, incubators).
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.

We look forward to receiving your application and discussing how you can contribute to this exciting project.