If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.Field Validation EngineerFull Time Professional Saint Louis, MO, US11 days ago Requisition ID: 1140Job Summary:The Field Validation Engineer at Rees Scientific is responsible for executing validation and qualification activities for environmental monitoring systems and customer equipment in regulated environments. This role supports installation, validation, calibration, and system verification while ensuring all activities meet established operational, quality, and regulatory standards.The Field Validation Engineer serves as a technical resource in the field, supporting validation lifecycle activities including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ). This position does not include people‑management responsibilities and is focused on technical execution, compliance, and customer satisfaction.Working closely with Field Service leadership, Technical Support, Engineering, Quality, and Project teams, the Field Validation Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient validation delivery across assigned regions.Key Responsibilities :Field Validation Execution & Technical SupportPerform validation activities including IQ, OQ, and PQ for Rees Scientific systems and customer equipmentExecute temperature mapping, calibration verification, and environmental monitoring system validationSupport computer system validation (CSV) activities in alignment with GAMP and data integrity standardsTroubleshoot and resolve validation‑related and system performance issues in the fieldVerify system configuration, functionality, and compliance with technical specifications and regulatory requirementsReview validation protocols and job documentation prior to execution and provide required updatesQuality, Documentation & ComplianceDevelop, execute, and complete validation documentation including protocols, reports, and supporting recordsEnsure all validation activities comply with GMP, GLP, FDA, ISO, and customer‑specific requirementsSupport investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change control activities as requiredMaintain audit‑ready documentation and validation records in accordance with company and regulatory standardsCommunicate effectively with customers regarding validation activities, system performance, and compliance requirementsSupport customer escalations and validation‑related technical inquiriesCollaborate with internal teams including Engineering, Technical Support, Quality, and Program ManagementProvide guidance to field service personnel on validation‑related activities when neededMaintain current knowledge of validation practices, regulatory requirements, and Rees Scientific systemsParticipate in required training and certification programsProvide feedback to Field Service leadership regarding validation processes, tools, and service improvementsQualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, or related discipline) preferred; orFive to seven years of validation experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing environments; orEquivalent combination of education and experienceStrong technical background in validation lifecycle (IQ/OQ/PQ), CSV, and temperature mappingExperience with GMP, FDA regulations, GAMP, and data integrity requirementsStrong technical writing skills for validation documentation (protocols, reports, SOPs)Ability to work independently with minimal supervisionStrong organizational, documentation, and communication skillsPhysical Requirements:Ability to travel extensively within assigned regions, including overnight and extended travelAbility to lift and carry up to 50 poundsAbility to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, and climb ladders as requiredComfortable working in laboratories, cleanrooms, and industrial environments, including temperature variationsAbility to follow all safety protocols and procedures while performing field validation activities#J-18808-Ljbffr
Rees Scientific provides automated environmental monitoring to a limitless number of applications in a wide range of industries. From Pharmaceutical to Blood Banking, Laboratory Animal Research to Biotech and Hospitals, Rees Scientific has become the standard by which other monitoring systems are judged. Our Centron Monitoring System monitors critical parameters such as temperature, humidity, differential pressure, lighting control, carbon dioxide, oxygen, light and air changes per hour. It monitors critical equipment such as stability chambers, refrigerators, freezers, LN2 Tanks, incubators, animal holding rooms, ultra-low freezers, cold rooms and clean rooms.
As an ISO 9001:2008 Company, Rees Scientific is constantly upgrading policies, procedures, and protocols to comply with today’s highly regulated environments. Rees is the only known monitoring company with a dedicated sales staff of our size located within the United States offering prompt site visits and the ability to address needs promptly. We also offer a full array of validation, calibration and training to fit each clients specific needs and requirements. We employ over 50 regionalized field service technicians throughout the U.S.; most are armed with well-stocked vans to handle your service needs immediately. Lastly, regardless of where you are located, our live 24/7/365 technical support team ensures requests are responded to promptly and closed out correctly.