Validation Engineer III – Lead

PerkinElmer

Validation Lead Engineer at PerkinElmer executing high-quality life sciences projects. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and focusing on client satisfaction and business growth.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeIllinois, Kansas, Montana, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute specific technical tasks within a project, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Perform CQV tasks, such as protocol development or equipment testing, under the Site Lead’s guidance.
Report technical issues to the Site Lead and support resolution efforts.
Ensure tasks meet client specifications, regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, GMP), and industry standards.
Create alignment with cross-functional client departments including but not limited to Validation, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering and Project Controls.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline (OR a combination of equivalent work experience in capital project engineering, pharma cGMP facility start-up, CapEx / OpEx project management and/or comparable military experience.
4-7 years in consulting and/or engineering services
Willingness to travel as required for client project assignments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

protocol developmentequipment testingcapital project engineeringproject managementcGMP facility start-upCapEx managementOpEx management

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingcollaborationattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Life ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Engineering