Validation/Commissioning Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Validation/Commissioning Specialist, where you will play a critical role in supporting lab start-up and construction activities. Your expertise in commissioning, qualification, and materials management will be vital in ensuring the smooth operation and compliance of our cutting-edge laboratory facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily triage and on-site support as part of the construction and lab start-up team.
• Aid in coordinating with vendors and contractors to ensure smooth equipment delivery and installation.
• Develop and execute commissioning protocols including Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) for all lab equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure documentation meets compliance and validation standards.
• Establish and organize a structured storage area for raw materials and spare equipment.
• Implement an inventory management system to track consumables, reagents, and spare parts.
• Support the overall project team in meeting key daily and weekly milestones.
• Facilitate receipt, setup, and functional testing of lab equipment at all scales.
• Develop and maintain a list of spares for all deployed equipment.

Essential Skills

• Experience writing and executing IQ/OQs for HPLCs, GCs, and other general lab equipment such as refrigerators and freezers.
• Experience with bioreactors and cell culture equipment ranging from 5L to 5000L.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in lab operations or bioprocessing, ideally involving single-use technologies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, commissioning protocols (IQ/OQ), and laboratory best practices.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and project management teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfortable working with a remote manager and providing weekly updates.
• Willing to track work completed on a weekly basis and monitor deliverables.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and work independently.

Work Environment

This position involves working onsite in a lab environment. The role offers the potential for extension based on the overall progress of the site setup.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Franklin, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Franklin,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2025.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.