Validation Test Engineer – Lab Instrumentation​/Medical Devices

About the role

As a Validation Test Engineer – Lab Instrumentation/Medical Devices, you will make an impact by ensuring laboratory instrumentation software is validated and compliant with regulatory standards, contributing to high-quality and audit‑ready systems. You will be a valued member of the validation team and work collaboratively with IT, Quality Assurance, and laboratory operations stakeholders to drive compliance and operational excellence.

• Validate and document software installed on laboratory instruments in accordance with EMA regulatory standards
• Migrate instrument software management processes to align with PPD IT SOPs
• Capture, document, and maintain software requirements and configurations
• Develop and execute validation test cases, protocols, and lifecycle documentation for instruments and medical devices
• Perform risk assessments and create infrastructure and data flow diagrams while collaborating with cross‑functional teams

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants within the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

• 6+ years of experience in instrument or medical device validation within a regulated (GxP) environment
• Strong knowledge of validation lifecycle, including test case development and execution
• Proven experience working with EMA guidelines and IT SOPs in pharmaceutical or medical device settings
• Expertise in risk assessment methodologies and compliance‑focused documentation
• Strong communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams

• Prior experience in laboratory instrumentation software validation
• Experience creating infrastructure and data flow diagrams
• Hands‑on experience aligning validation processes with enterprise IT frameworks
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on c compliance and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in complex, cross‑functional project environments

Applications will be accepted until June 22, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $71,100– $112,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long‑term/Short‑term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.