Analytical Validation Engineer – Laboratory Operations

Contract: 6 month contract, with potential for extension

Location: Titusville, NJ

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Compensation: $60–$65/hour W2

Piper Companies is seeking an experienced Analytical Validation Engineer to support commissioning and decommissioning activities for a major pharmaceutical organization in Titusville, NJ.

This role will support pharmaceutical laboratory operations
, with a focus on laboratory instrument selection, installation, qualification, commissioning, and decommissioning within a regulated GMP environment.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with GMP laboratory instrumentation
, laboratory equipment qualification, and investigations. This individual will also be comfortable managing multiple priorities independently while working closely with laboratory, quality, and cross-functional teams.

• Support laboratory commissioning and decommissioning activities within a pharmaceutical GMP environment.
• Support laboratory instrument selection, installation, qualification, commissioning, and decommissioning.
• Execute and support IQ/OQ/PQ activities for laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Provide technical support throughout the laboratory equipment lifecycle.
• Support laboratory investigations from initiation through completion.
• Participate in root cause investigations and identify appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and implement CAPAs resulting from laboratory investigations.
• Author and complete final investigation documentation.
• Support multiple laboratory projects and activities simultaneously.
• Collaborate with laboratory, quality, engineering, and other cross-functional stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Apply analytical and critical‑thinking skills to identify solutions to laboratory and equipment‑related challenges.
• Maintain compliance with applicable GMP requirements and established procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline
  .
• 5+ years of experience working in a GMP pharmaceutical environment
  .
• Experience with pharmaceutical laboratory operations.
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory instrument selection, installation, qualification, commissioning, and decommissioning.
• Experience supporting IQ/OQ/PQ activities.
• Experience supporting laboratory investigations from beginning to end, including:
  • Root cause identification
  • CAPA implementation
  • Final investigation report authoring
• Hands‑on experience with GMP laboratory instruments, such as:
  • HPLC, particularly Waters
  • AA
  • Autotitrators
  • NIR
  • ICP
  • FT-IR
  • Particle counters
  • Gas analyzers
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and independently.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Self‑starter with the ability to develop practical and innovative solutions to technical challenges.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.

• $60–$65/hour W2
  , based on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Sick leave as required by law
• Paid holidays

This job opens for applications on 9/28/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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