Senior Validation Engineer, Equipment (Relocation Assistance Available)

Role: Senior Validation Engineer specializing in equipment validation within a biopharma manufacturing environment, supporting GMP operations and quality systems. Responsibilities: develop, review, and execute validation protocols and reports for equipment, systems, and processes; support validation lifecycle documentation; troubleshoot and resolve validation issues; perform root cause analysis; support change controls, audits, and regulatory inspections; maintain equipment and asset data; ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, and QSR standards. Qualifications: Bachelor’s in science or engineering; 5+ years of validation experience in cGMP/medical device setting; strong knowledge of validation lifecycle, industry standards, and regulatory requirements (FDA, EU); proficient in validation data systems (e.g., Kaye/Ellab) and standard software; excellent communication, organization, and independent work skills. Preferred: familiarity with computerized systems like BMS, DCS, or SCADA. High-value specifics: equipment validation for manufacturing/quality activities in a biologics or medical device context, supporting validation documentation, change management, and regulatory readiness. Work setup: hybrid in Jacksonville, FL, with at least four days/week onsite, potential increase to five based on business needs.