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The role ensures compliance with GMP, FDA cosmetic/OTC regulations, and ISO standards, supporting safe, high‑quality product manufacturing.\n\n*Key Responsibilities*\n\n* *Equipment Qualification* Develop and execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for mixers, pumps, filling lines, and packaging equipment.\n* *Facilities Validation* Validate cleanrooms, controlled environments, and HVAC systems to ensure compliance with cosmetic GMP standards.\n* *Water & Utility Systems* Conduct validation of purified water, WFI, compressed air, and steam systems to meet microbial and chemical specifications.\n* *Documentation & Compliance* Prepare validation protocols, reports, and change control documentation in line with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 22716, and EU Annex 15.\n* *Audit Readiness* Maintain complete validation records and support regulatory inspections and customer audits.\n* *Risk & Impact Assessments* Perform risk assessments to identify critical systems impacting product quality and consumer safety.\n* *Cross‑Functional Collaboration* Partner with Quality, Production, and Engineering teams to resolve validation issues and implement corrective/preventive actions.\n\n*Qualifications*\n\n* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field.\n* 3+ years of validation experience in cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing.\n* Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA cosmetic/OTC regulations, ISO 22716, and validation lifecycle.\n* Experience with utilities (water, HVAC, compressed air) and equipment qualification.\n* Excellent technical writing, documentation, and data analysis skills.\n\n*Competencies*\n\n* *GMP Compliance*\n* *Validation Lifecycle*\n* *Risk Assessment*\n* *Technical Documentation*\n* *Audit Preparation*\n\nPay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year\n\nBenefits:\n* 401(k)\n* Dental insurance\n* Health insurance\n* Paid time off\n* Vision insurance\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Intangibleassets","rawCompany":"intangibleassets","city":"Bloomington","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-04T09:40:38.036Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"},{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"},{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"325620","title":"Toilet Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"toilet-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"325412","title":"Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"pharmaceutical-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Validation Engineer","description":"*Position Summary*\n\nThe *Equipment & Utilities Validation Engineer* is responsible for planning, executing, and documenting validation activities for critical systems in a cosmetics and personal care manufacturing facility. 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