Validation Technician

Description

Job Description

Job Title (Internal)

Validation Technician

Job Profile/Level:

One level below Validation Engineer

Line of Business (LOB) or Business Process Stream (BPS)

Operations / Validation

Department/Org Unit:

Validation Engineering

Reports Directly To:

Validation Manager

Reports Indirectly To:

Associate Director Technical Services and Validation

People Leader

No

Number of Direct Reports and Job Titles

None

Revision Date

(Month / Day / Year)

08/12/26

Revision Number:

1

Job Location:

Aveva, Miramar

Travel Requirements

Yes (only between budlings/sites)

QualificationsJob Summary

The Validation Technician supports Cleaning Validation, Process Validation, and Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements, approved procedures, validation plans, and applicable regulatory requirements.

The role primarily supports the execution and maintenance of validation programs, including protocol generation and execution, validation data entry, data collection and review, equipment and process monitoring, documentation of results, report preparation, and support of validation lifecycle activities.

The Validation Technician works under the direction of Validation Engineers and Validation Management and collaborates with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Quality Control, Microbiology, and other cross-functional departments to ensure validation activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with approved requirements.

Job Responsibilities

Assist in the execution of Cleaning Validation, Process Validation, and Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) protocols and activities, as applicable, for manufacturing equipment, processes, utilities, and systems.
Collect, organize, and analyze validation data and support the preparation of validation documentation, including reports, protocols, and deviations.
Perform routine testing and monitoring of equipment and processes to ensure compliance with validation requirements.
Support troubleshooting and investigations related to validation deviations, failures, and out-of-specification results.
Assist in preparing for regulatory inspections, audits, and customer visits by providing validation documentation and records as required.
Support continuous improvement activities by identifying areas for optimization in validation processes and procedures.
Maintain validation files, records, and databases in an organized manner to ensure traceability and compliance.
Adhere to all safety, quality, and compliance requirements, including cGMP, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and validation protocols.
Collaborate with Validation Engineers, Production, Quality Control, and other departments to ensure timely completion of validation activities.
Operate in accordance with the company's Code of Conduct and Business Ethics and all established regulatory compliance and safety requirements.
Perform all work in support of the company’s values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic understanding of validation principles, including Cleaning, Process, C&Q, and cGMP requirements.
Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with validation software or databases.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and compliant validation protocols, reports, and other technical documentation.
Basic troubleshooting skills for validation equipment and processes.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including SOPs, validation protocols, and engin