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Validation Engineer
<p>We are looking for a skilled Validation Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will ensure our software systems meet quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements. This role is to help build and define its validation function from the ground up. As an early team member, you’ll shape core processes, own key deliverables, and <strong>interface with many different teams across the organization</strong> to embed quality throughout the SDLC.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead software validation activities aligned with internal procedures and regulatory expectations (GxP, FDA, ISO).</p><p> • Create and maintain validation documentation, including <strong>IQ/OQ scripts</strong>, validation plans, risk assessments, protocols, reports, and traceability matrices.</p><p> • Review requirements and design specs for testability and proper controls.</p><p> • Execute or review functional, integration, regression, UAT, and <strong>IQ/OQ testing</strong>.</p><p> • Support change control and update validation documentation as systems evolve.</p><p> • <strong>Collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners</strong> to identify risks early and build quality into development.</p><p> • Prepare validation materials for audits and inspections.</p><p> • Continuously refine validation processes, templates, and tools for scale and efficiency</p>
<p>• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.</p><p>• Minimum of two years of experience in CSV, software validation, quality engineering, or QA within regulated or quality-driven environments.</p><p>• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, software testing practices, and quality frameworks.</p><p>• Proven ability to draft and maintain validation and quality-related documentation.</p><p>• Strong attention to detail with the capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.</p><p>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</p><p>• Knowledge of regulatory standards such as GxP, ISO 9001, or 21 CFR Part 11.</p><p>• Experience working in cross-functional teams, particularly in dynamic product-focused environments.</p>
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  • San Francisco, CA
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Validation Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will ensure our software systems meet quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements. This role is to help build and define its validation function from the ground up. As an early team member, you’ll shape core processes, own key deliverables, and <strong>interface with many different teams across the organization</strong> to embed quality throughout the SDLC.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead software validation activities aligned with internal procedures and regulatory expectations (GxP, FDA, ISO).</p><p> • Create and maintain validation documentation, including <strong>IQ/OQ scripts</strong>, validation plans, risk assessments, protocols, reports, and traceability matrices.</p><p> • Review requirements and design specs for testability and proper controls.</p><p> • Execute or review functional, integration, regression, UAT, and <strong>IQ/OQ testing</strong>.</p><p> • Support change control and update validation documentation as systems evolve.</p><p> • <strong>Collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners</strong> to identify risks early and build quality into development.</p><p> • Prepare validation materials for audits and inspections.</p><p> • Continuously refine validation processes, templates, and tools for scale and efficiency</p>
  • 2026-03-06T00:00:00Z

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