Validation Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Validation Engineer

Location: Lakewood, NJ 08701

Join Our Team:

At Accupac, we are Makers. From formulation to manufacturing, we serve the most trusted brands in the beauty and personal care industries with a wide range of cosmetics, over-the-counter and medical devices across skincare, haircare, oral care, and healthcare products.

But beyond that, we make a difference. We make a difference in the lives of our people, we make a difference in the community around us, we make a difference in the health of our planet for a better, brighter, more beautiful future for all.

We value detail-oriented professionals who are passionate about validation, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. As a Validation Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our products and processes meet regulatory, customer, and internal quality standards. From reviewing customer documentation and identifying required validation activities to writing and executing protocols and technical reports, you’ll drive critical validation initiatives across departments. Your expertise will help ensure our operations remain audit-ready, compliant, and aligned with industry best practices.

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay

Salary Range: $77,000.00 - $95,000.00

Bonus: Exempt employees are eligible for a bonus in accordance with Accupac’s Bonus Plan.

o The posted job may span more than one career level. The final offer, including level and pay, will be determined based on a variety of factors such as the candidate’s relevant job and industry experience, education, knowledge, skills, geographic location, and abilities. Internal equity and alignment with market data will also be considered. We are committed to providing fair and competitive compensation based on each candidate’s qualifications and fit for the role.

Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

o Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

o Health Savings Account

o Life Insurance with Optional Supplemental Plan

o Pet Insurance

o Short-Term Paid Disability

o 401(k) Retirement Plan with Vested Company Match Contribution

o Paid Time Off (PTO)

o 10 Paid Holidays

o Health Advocacy Programs

· Career Growth

What You’ll Do:

Review customer documentation and determine validation requirements in alignment with the Validation Master Plan

Perform validation activities, including IQ, OQ, PQ, as well as process, cleaning, packaging, and equipment validations

Conduct risk assessments and gap analyses to support validation planning and execution

Collaborate with clients, internal departments, and outside services to align on validation needs and timelines

Write and execute validation protocols and technical reports in compliance with cGMP and FDA guidelines

Conduct pre-validation training sessions with internal teams to ensure successful execution of validation activities

Review and resolve validation questions, deviations, and errors in coordination with departmental managers

Maintain accurate, FDA-compliant documentation of all validation studies and reports

Update and manage the Validation Master List within the central computer system

Support client audits and new project discussions as a representative of the Validation and Quality teams

Effectively communicate across departments and levels to support compliance and continuous improvement initiatives

Perform additional duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree required (B.S. in a scientific or engineering discipline preferred)

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a cGMP-regulated industry

2–4 years of hands-on validation experience in a regulated environment

Strong understanding of FDA validation requirements and cGMP practices

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to independently prepare and manage protocols, technical reports, and business correspondence

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Self-starter with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple validation projects with minimal supervision

Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs., stand/sit for extended periods, and maintain peripheral vision and hearing required for safety and equipment monitoring

Ready to Apply?

Full-time