Piper Companies is looking for an Analytical Validation Engineer to support commissioning and decommissioning activities for a major pharmaceutical company in the Silver Spring, Maryland area.

Responsibilities for the Analytical Validation Engineer include:

• Experience in Pharmaceutical Laboratory Operations
• Must be familiar and have experience with laboratory instrument selection, installation (IQ/OQ) and qualification (PQ)
• Experience supporting laboratory investigations from beginning to end, including root cause identification, implementation of CAPAs, and authoring the final investigation
• Hands-on experience with laboratory GMP instruments (i.e. AA, HPLC (waters), Autotitrators, NIR, ICP, FT-IR, particle counter, Gas analyzer)

Qualifications for the Laboratory Analytical Engineer include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Biochemistry with minimum of 5 years experience in a GMP environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and independently.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including flexibility, collaboration and inclusion skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated self-starter with capability to develop innovative solutions to challenges.
• Proven analytical aptitude, critical thinking skills and ability to apply key concepts.

Compensation for the Analytical Validation Engineer include:

• Salary Range: $55 - $60/hr
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays

• Experience in Pharmaceutical Laboratory Operations
• Must be familiar and have experience with laboratory instrument selection, installation (IQ/OQ) and qualification (PQ)
• Experience supporting laboratory investigations from beginning to end, including root cause identification, implementation of CAPAs, and authoring the final investigation
• Hands-on experience with laboratory GMP instruments (i.e. AA, HPLC (waters), Autotitrators, NIR, ICP, FT-IR, particle counter, Gas analyzer