Associate Validation Engineer

Join to apply for the Associate Validation Engineer role at Bio Space
.

Who is USP?

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world’s leading health and science experts to develop rigorous quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. At USP, we believe that scientific excellence is driven by a commitment to fairness, integrity, and global collaboration. This belief is embedded in our core value of Passion for Quality and is demonstrated through the contributions of more than 1,300 professionals across twenty global locations, working to strengthen the supply of safe, high‑quality medicines worldwide.

At USP, we value inclusive scientific collaboration and recognize that attracting diverse expertise strengthens our ability to develop trusted public health standards. We foster an organizational culture that supports equitable access to mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities. Our partnerships, standards, and research reflect our belief that ensuring broad participation in scientific leadership results in stronger, more impactful outcomes for global health.

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and is committed to ensuring fair, merit‑based selection processes that enable the best scientific minds regardless of background to contribute to advancing public health solutions worldwide. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and uphold policies that create an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

This is a hands‑on, non‑supervisory role within the Central Laboratory Operations (CLO) department of the Global Laboratory and Technical Operations (GLTO) division. The incumbent will execute and support routine validation activities, ensuring compliance with USP standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Additionally, the role provides technical support to metrology operations, assisting in instrument calibration, qualification, and measurement system management. The position contributes to the continuous improvement of the validation program, aligning with USP’s mission and strategic objectives, while supporting internal stakeholders and laboratory operations.

• Work closely with laboratory staff in executing validation, metrology, and calibration activities.
• Support equipment and instrumentation calibration, verification, maintenance, and qualification.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date logbooks, equipment records, and documentation in compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Perform necessary administrative functions such as filing paperwork, photocopying, and reviewing laboratory and department data.
• Coordinate with vendors on scheduling and provide support during on‑site visits, ensuring smooth and compliant execution of validation and calibration activities.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform testing, troubleshooting, and technical work independently while following established protocols.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of laboratory validation and measurement system programs.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements in all laboratory activities.
• Stay current with best practices, industry trends, and regulatory changes relevant to validation and metrology activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned, supporting USP’s mission and operational excellence.
• Foundational understanding of regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and ISO guidelines, and the ability to apply this knowledge to validation planning, documentation, and execution.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams.
• Comfortable communicating technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated adaptability in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Proactive problem‑solver with strong critical‑thinking skills and sound judgment.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and consistent follow‑through.
• Ability to manage…