Located in Bend, OR
Pay: Competitive comp & benefits!
Job Full Description
Join a Company that is redefining Drug Development! Our client doesn’t just develop and manufacture innovative drug products, they push boundaries, solve complex problems, and do it all in a collaborative, principled environment. They are expanding into a new commercial manufacturing facility and are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Validation Engineer who’s ready to bring technical excellence and a growth mindset to a team that values integrity, communication, and innovation. This is your chance to get in on the ground floor of something exciting—where your ideas and expertise will directly impact the success of cutting-edge pharmaceutical products.
Where you Get to Live!
Bend, Oregon is the mountain town that has it all! Located in the shadows of the Cascade Mountains and surrounded by numerous lakes and rivers, Central Oregon is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Check out the sights and sounds of Bend at: https://vimeo.com/200038114.
What You Get to Do!
As our QA Validation Engineer, you’ll work cross-functionally with internal and external partners to support the full validation lifecycle—from commissioning and qualification to re-qualification—for facilities, utilities, equipment, processes, cleaning, and computerized systems.
You’ll be a compliance gatekeeper, a process improver, and a mentor, ensuring every system we bring online is audit-ready, regulatory-compliant, and optimized for commercial success.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Leading or supporting creation of URS, risk assessments, validation protocols, change controls, CAPAs, and SOPs
• Ensuring systems remain in a validated state through lifecycle activities like periodic reviews and requalification
• Making real-time compliance decisions to support clinical and commercial operations
• Coaching teammates on validation principles and practices
• Supporting audits and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Expanding responsibilities as company initiatives evolve
What You Will Bring…
• 4+ years of experience in pharmaceutical validation (5–10 preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related field
• Hands-on experience with at least two of the following: equipment/facilities/utilities qualification, cleaning validation, process validation, or computerized systems validation
• Strong understanding of 21 CFR Parts 11, 210, 211, Annex 15, GAMP 5, and related regulatory guidelines
• Clear, confident technical writing and documentation skills
• Organized, driven, and great at juggling multiple projects with cross-functional teams
• Experience with Solid Oral Dose operations and spray drying technology preferred
• Familiarity with enterprise systems and validation tracking tools
Ready to Build Something That Matters?
If you're a detail-driven engineer who wants your work to have real impact—and you’re excited to be part of a team that's helping shape the future of pharmaceutical science—then we’d love to hear from you.
To Apply: For confidential consideration, please submit resume to karen.turner@expresspros.com
Bend, OR
3124
296 SW Columbia Street
Suite B
Bend, OR 97702
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