Validation Engineer
Andover, MAContract$43–53/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Validation Engineer develops and executes validation and commissioning protocols for general equipment in a biopharmaceutical facility. The role supports equipment qualification projects, prepares commissioning and IOQ documents, and maintains lifecycle documentation. It also involves reviewing and redlining requirements and design documents, supporting change management, and coordinating with customers. The position is contract-to-hire and fully onsite in Andover, Massachusetts.
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Full job description
Description
The Validation Engineer is responsible for development and execution of validation and commissioning protocols for general equipment in Biopharma facility. The position requires general knowledge of Biopharmaceutical equipment, cGMP, and GDP. Duties: Perform and support execution of validation protocols/projects Develop, review, and redline URS/FRS/DDS Support change management process Support project level customer communications and coordination efforts Prepare and execute commissioning documents Prepare and execute IOQ documents and summary reports Maintain project lifecycle documentation in accordance with Mangan Biopharm internal procedures and client procedures
Skills
cgmp, change control, commissioning, equipment qualification, iq, oq, pq, validation protocol, aseptic processing, cleaning validation, fill finish, packaging line
Top Skills Details
cgmp,change control,commissioning,equipment qualification,iq,oq,pq,validation protocol
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelors degree in engineering, science, or related field with at least (3) years of experience or Masters degree in engineering, science, or related field with two (2) years of experience in equipment qualification in Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical cGMP environment Must possess a solid understanding of FDA validation guidelines, GDP, and industry best practices and be able to implement validation standards daily Working knowledge of 21CFR 210, 211 and Part 11 Excellent organizational, communication, and people skills Experience working in a client-facing consulting or project environment
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Andover, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $53.00/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.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Andover, MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Andover,MA.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
How this job compares
Set against the 441 open Validation Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$43–53/hr
- US median$50–60/hr31 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $48/hr, is 13% below the US median midpoint ($55/hr) — in the middle half of Validation Engineer hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 22 open Validation Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 441 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Massachusetts
- RTX Corporation5 open
- Actalent (this employer)2 open
- Apple2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Validation Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 337 postings).
- Education
- 241 of the 441 open Validation Engineer jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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