MS&T Validation Engineer

Job Description

Step Into Innovation: Become a MS&T Validation Engineer in Carlsbad, CA!

Full-time onsite position in Carlsbad, CA, with competitive hourly pay ranging from 50–60/hr, based on experience and qualifications.

Are you a precision-focused expert fueled by a passion for pharmaceutical innovation? This is more than just a job — it’s your opportunity to shape the future of healthcare. Join a high-impact, collaborative team in Carlsbad, CA, where your expertise will drive the development and validation of life-saving therapies that reach patients around the world. Every detail you perfect brings us one step closer to transforming lives.About the Role

As an MS&T Validation Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring robust, compliant, and efficient validation processes across critical pharmaceutical manufacturing systems. From isolator qualifications and airflow visualization to packaging lifecycle modifications and shipping validation, your work will support products from development to commercial launch — helping ensure safe and effective treatments reach patients on time.What You’ll Do

Validation Leadership:

Author and review validation master plans, protocols, and reports across processes, packaging, and cleaning validation.

Drive ongoing process verification (OPV) to maintain a validated state.

Support risk assessments and change controls, ensuring compliance with cGMP and global standards.

Execute hands-on validation activities on the shop floor and ensure inspection-readiness at all times.

Launch & Technical Transfer:

Collaborate with development teams and sending sites on new product introductions.

Lead validation strategy development for process transfers and commercial readiness.

Mitigate risks through proactive pre-validation assessments and data analysis.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

Ensure alignment with corporate and regulatory expectations.

Analyze deviations and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Maintain validation schedules and uphold project timelines.What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Technology.

4–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, technical development, or quality.

Hands-on experience with process validation and risk-based validation principles.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and associated equipment.

Excellent communication and documentation skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency in industry-standard risk management tools and validation techniques.

Experience in cross-functional project management.

Familiarity with analytical testing methods and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.).

Self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Why Join Us?

Here, innovation meets purpose. You'll be part of a forward-thinking organization where science, safety, and speed come together to transform lives.

You’ll enjoy:

A supportive, inclusive workplace culture that values diverse perspectives

Opportunities to grow your expertise and lead high-impact projects

Competitive compensation with clear advancement pathways

A mission-driven environment where your work directly contributes to global healthTake the Next Step in Your Career

Apply and start your journey today!

Pay Details: 50.00 to 60.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Company Description

Since 1977, the PDS family of companies has become among the largest and most respected staffing companies in the United States. A vital part of the PDS family, PDS Tech Commercial connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.

PDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial.

We offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan.

Now part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco’s dedication to unlocking our Associates’ potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.

Full-time