Associate Validation Scientist
Perrigo Company plc
August 10, 2026
On-site
Eau Claire, WI
Operations
Description Overview
- Prepare and maintain validation protocols and validation SOPs for Perrigo Infant Formula operations.
- Develop, execute, document, and monitor manufacturing validation projects.
- Investigate manufacturing/production processes and prepare corrective actions and/or revalidation studies.
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Production, Technical, and Engineering to execute and document validation results.
- Perform/manage annual CCP and OPRP testing and annual cleaning verifications.
- Oversee all Computer System Validation (CSV) protocol approvals and executions.
Scope of the Role
- Quality Guardianship: Ensure validation work and commissioning integrate Perrigo and regulatory standards; prepare studies/protocols/final reports; support HACCP studies, process flow, and QMS reviews.
- Quality Control Activities: Act as Validation/Food Safety/Quality representative; prepare/maintain QA/Validation SOPs; maintain compliance with Validation Master Plans; follow GMP and report food safety/quality issues immediately.
- People and Know-How: Develop validation training materials; train/coach to ensure food safety and quality objectives; develop operator competence and promote quality awareness.
- Quality Auditing and Verification: Perform annual verifications (including CIP and CCP/OPRP); support internal/external audit readiness; support Management of Change (MOC) as needed; maintain regulatory/QMS compliance.
- Quality Mastership: Support continuous improvement/zero defect; identify non-conformances and coordinate Quality/Food Safety risk analysis.
Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field, or equivalent experience as a validation scientist.
- 3–5+ years related Quality experience.
- Validation experience in food, pharmaceutical, or medical device.
- Regulated food manufacturing experience with exposure to 21 CFR 117; experience with lean manufacturing and FSSC22000/SQF; preferred exposure to 21 CFR 106/107 and 21 CFR 113.
Skills
- Leadership and people development; English written/spoken and local language.
- Excellent communication and report writing; independent work and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- PC proficiency (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); technical writing in an FDA-regulated industry; ability to translate theory into practice.
- Demonstrated project/team leadership; knowledge of production processes/equipment; analytical/problem-solving skills; instrumentation and data collection knowledge.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation; benefits for you and your family; career development opportunities.
Application Instructions
- Click the APPLY button to apply. Submit all application materials (resume/CV) in English.
- Prepare and maintain validation protocols and validation SOPs for Perrigo Infant Formula operations.
- Develop, execute, document, and monitor manufacturing validation projects.
- Investigate manufacturing/production processes and prepare corrective actions and/or revalidation studies.
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Production, Technical, and Engineering to execute and document validation results.
- Perform/manage annual CCP and OPRP testing and annual cleaning verifications.
- Oversee all Computer System Validation (CSV) protocol approvals and executions.
Scope of the Role
- Quality Guardianship: Ensure validation work and commissioning integrate Perrigo and regulatory standards; prepare studies/protocols/final reports; support HACCP studies, process flow, and QMS reviews.
- Quality Control Activities: Act as Validation/Food Safety/Quality representative; prepare/maintain QA/Validation SOPs; maintain compliance with Validation Master Plans; follow GMP and report food safety/quality issues immediately.
- People and Know-How: Develop validation training materials; train/coach to ensure food safety and quality objectives; develop operator competence and promote quality awareness.
- Quality Auditing and Verification: Perform annual verifications (including CIP and CCP/OPRP); support internal/external audit readiness; support Management of Change (MOC) as needed; maintain regulatory/QMS compliance.
- Quality Mastership: Support continuous improvement/zero defect; identify non-conformances and coordinate Quality/Food Safety risk analysis.
Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field, or equivalent experience as a validation scientist.
- 3–5+ years related Quality experience.
- Validation experience in food, pharmaceutical, or medical device.
- Regulated food manufacturing experience with exposure to 21 CFR 117; experience with lean manufacturing and FSSC22000/SQF; preferred exposure to 21 CFR 106/107 and 21 CFR 113.
Skills
- Leadership and people development; English written/spoken and local language.
- Excellent communication and report writing; independent work and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- PC proficiency (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); technical writing in an FDA-regulated industry; ability to translate theory into practice.
- Demonstrated project/team leadership; knowledge of production processes/equipment; analytical/problem-solving skills; instrumentation and data collection knowledge.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation; benefits for you and your family; career development opportunities.
Application Instructions
- Click the APPLY button to apply. Submit all application materials (resume/CV) in English.