Validation Engineer

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.

• · 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.

• · 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.

• · 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

This job is open for applications on 9/18/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date