Validation - Engineer I/II - Project Farma

About this role

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services. Job Title Validation - Engineer I/II - Project Farma Location(s) Customer Site - IL, Customer Site - IN, Customer Site - KS, Customer Site - MN, Customer Site - MO, Customer Site - OH Job Description Role Summary  

This is a   full-time salaried position with   Project Farma,   a PerkinElmer company. The successful candidate will   reside   in one of Project Farma's primary markets and be   willing to travel domestically   to meet client project requests.  

Project Farma’s purpose is to   improve patient lives by accelerating   the delivery of life-changing   therapies .   We   accomplish   this   through the   successful execution of high-quality life sciences projects across the full project lifecycle. Project Farma (PF) team   members   collaborate   with cross-functional teams to build trusted client relationships, deliver   an exceptional   customer experience, and   contribute   to business growth by   identifying   opportunities and applying data-driven insights to support project planning, cost, schedule, and performance management.   

All team members are expected to embody Project Farma’s values by being   curious ,   personable , and   unselfish , while   maintaining   a strong commitment to a   Patient Focused and People First mindset .  

The   Validation   -   Engineer I   &   II   is an early-career professional responsible for supporting project execution through technical contribution, analysis, and problem-solving within defined scope and guidance. This role   utilizes   developing   or   intermediate technical   expertise   to solve complex problems , contributes meaningfully to project outcomes, and   demonstrates   increased   independence in executing assigned work. Engineers are expected to build   foundational skills,   apply   Project Farma methodologies, and   deliver   high-quality work products while collaborating   across   disciplines .   This role requires sound judgment,   effective   prioritization , within established project frameworks, and continued growth toward greater   ownership   and technical proficiency .     

Key Responsibilities  

Technical Delivery  

• 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.  

• Author technical documents :   SOPs, requirements specifications, testing protocols, summary reports, etc.  

• Identify   and close individual knowledge gaps with support from other team member s or   leads   as needed.  

• Execute system and process validation protocols by using   GxP   best practices.  

• Ensure billable targets are met each month as forecasted by respective site dashboards.  

• Report workload or skill gaps within assigned tasks.  

Talent Development  

• Focus on professional development and support team collaboration under the Site Leads guidance.  

• Share technical knowledge with peers to support project delivery.  

Business Growth & Development  

• Contribute to project-level success by delivering high-quality work that supports business growth opportunities.  

• Build meaningful internal and external relationships.  

• Present Project Farma as a service to clients as needed.  

• Communicate with clients in a professional manner.  

• Ensure   any client feedback or opportunities   identified   are being escalated properly.  

• Maintain professional relationships with project team members and client POCs at the operational level (e.g., technicians, engineers) to   facilitate   task completion  

Operational Performance & Billability  

• Maintain 100% individual billability by completing assigned project tasks.  

• Escalate any roadblocks on achieving billable targets to the   site   lead .  

Attributes for Success  

• Technical Delivery : Applies advanced technical knowledge and professional   expertise    

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement : Seeks better ways, adapts to change and champions   new ideas .   

• Customer Focus & Professionalism :   Represents   PF with consistent professionalism,   appropriate escalation   and respect for internal stakeholders, even during high stress delivery situations   

• Integrity & Humility :   Demonstrates   self-awareness   and puts PF mission above ego    

• Collaboration & Communication :   Communicates clearly and proactively and drives transparent alignment with clients.    

• Project Execution : Delivers reliably, manages   priorities   and drives for   high quality   outcomes   

• Growth Mindset : Shows openness to   new ideas ,   feedback   and change  

Experience Required  

• 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.  

• Years of Experience : 0-2 years in consulting and/or engineering services  

• Willingness to travel up to 100% or as   required   for client projects.   

Project Farma   is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

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