Analytical Validation Engineer – Laboratory Operations Contract: 6 month contract, with potential for extension Location: Titusville, NJ Work Arrangement: Onsite Compensation: $60–$65/hour W2 About the Opportunity Piper Companies is seeking an experienced Analytical Validation Engineer to support commissioning and decommissioning activities for a major pharmaceutical organization in Titusville, NJ. This role will support pharmaceutical laboratory operations, with a focus on laboratory instrument selection, installation, qualification, commissioning, and decommissioning within a regulated GMP environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with GMP laboratory instrumentation, laboratory equipment qualification, and investigations. This individual will also be comfortable managing multiple priorities independently while working closely with laboratory, quality, and cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities • Support laboratory commissioning and decommissioning activities within a pharmaceutical GMP environment. • Support laboratory instrument selection, installation, qualification, commissioning, and decommissioning. • Execute and support IQ/OQ/PQ activities for laboratory instruments and equipment. • Provide technical support throughout the laboratory equipment lifecycle. • Support laboratory investigations from initiation through completion. • Participate in root cause investigations and identify appropriate corrective and preventive actions. • Develop and implement CAPAs resulting from laboratory investigations. • Author and complete final investigation documentation. • Support multiple laboratory projects and activities simultaneously. • Collaborate with laboratory, quality, engineering, and other cross-functional stakeholders to resolve technical issues. • Apply analytical and critical-thinking skills to identify solutions to laboratory and equipment-related challenges. • Maintain compliance with applicable GMP requirements and established procedures. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline. • 5+ years of experience working in a GMP pharmaceutical environment. • Experience with pharmaceutical laboratory operations. • Hands-on experience with laboratory instrument selection, installation, qualification, commissioning, and decommissioning. • Experience supporting IQ/OQ/PQ activities. • Experience supporting laboratory investigations from beginning to end, including: • Root cause identification • CAPA implementation • Final investigation report authoring • Hands-on experience with GMP laboratory instruments, such as: • HPLC, particularly Waters • AA • Autotitrators • NIR • ICP • FT-IR • Particle counters • Gas analyzers • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and independently. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment. • Self-starter with the ability to develop practical and innovative solutions to technical challenges. • Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Compensation & Benefits • $60–$65/hour W2, based on experience • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage • 401(k) • PTO • Sick leave as required by law • Paid holidays Work Environment This is an onsite position in Titusville, NJ, supporting pharmaceutical laboratory operations within a regulated GMP environment. The successful candidate should be comfortable working hands-on with laboratory instrumentation while managing multiple projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This job opens for applications on 10/6/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-KP1 #LI-ONSITE