Analytical Validation Engineer – Laboratory Operations - 175271

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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, and final investigation report authoring.
• Hands-on experience with GMP laboratory instruments, such as HPLC (particularly Waters), 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.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Work Environment

This is an onsite position in Titusville, NJ, supporting pharmaceutical laboratory operations within a regulated GMP environment. The successful candidate should be comfortable working hands‑on with laboratory instrumentation while managing multiple projects and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.