Validation Engineer

About Us Here at Performance Validation, Inc (PV) we have been providing Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation services to the life science industries for 36 years. We are a 100% employee owned company with teams in Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Kansas, Washington, and North Carolina, and we support clients throughout the US and overseas. As an employer, PV is committed to providing growth opportunities to our employees through professional development, implementation of new services, and cultivation of new geographical areas. About the job Performance Validation is seeking a full-time Level 2 or Level 3 (Senior) Validation Engineer/Specialist to join our team in Kankakee. Level II/III Validation Engineer/Specialist reports directly to the Site Manager and will be assigned to projects for clients in the Kankakee area. Responsibilities Develop a sound understanding of how to properly implement technical, quality, and scientific principals necessary to meet industry and customer requirements Work in a team environment to meet defined objectives based on established timelines Develop verification/qualification deliverables including but not limited to Requirements Documents, Functional and Design Specifications, Test Protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ), and Summary Reports Execute test protocols, including identification and resolution of non-conformances/deviations Track and manage change control activities for multiple concurrent projects Lead tasks and perform independent validation work. Demonstrate application of good project practices Requirements you will need Education: BS/BA degree and a minimum of two years' experience in pharmaceutical validation for Level 2 and minimum of 5 years' experience in pharmaceutical validation for Level 3. BS degrees in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred Experience: Self-starter who exhibits a professional demeanor, enthusiasm, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision Strong interpersonal skills. Must interact confidently with clients, other contractors, and employees Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and high attention to detail Experience with office word-processing and spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel What we have to offer Competitive base salary Biannual profit share Employee stock ownership program 401(k) company match Flexible Time Off Internal and external training opportunities Medical, vision, and dental coverage Paid Parental Leave Disability and life insurance Cellphone stipend Growth opportunities Company-sponsored team building outings A collaborative work environment Work/life harmony Up to 20% availability to travel. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Performance Validation, Inc. does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.