Validations Engineer II

Are you a detail-driven, analytical engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges and ensuring manufacturing excellence?

Pegasus Laboratories, Inc., a leading innovator in veterinary pharmaceuticals and medical products, is seeking a Validations Engineer II to join the team in Pensacola, FL.

As a Validation Engineer II, you'll lead critical validation efforts that support new equipment, new formulations, product launches, and continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise will help ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and strong manufacturing processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically skilled engineer who loves solving complex challenges and is committed to supporting high-quality pharmaceutical production

Position Responsibilities:
• Lead commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for manufacturing equipment and facilities, including IQ/OQ/PQ protocol development and execution
• Oversee product, process, cleaning, and packaging validation projects using a risk-based approach, analyzing data and preparing clear, compliant reports
• Support technical development through approval and launch by partnering with Formulators to translate laboratory processes into robust manufacturing strategies
• Create and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines while collaborating effectively across departments and training personnel on new equipment and procedures
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships and drive continuous improvement in validation processes, documentation, and operational efficiency

Position Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline) with 2-5 years of relevant experience required; OR a Master's or PhD in a related field preferred
• 2+ years of pharmaceutical process development and validations experience
• Hands-on experience with process validation, cleaning validation, equipment qualification, scale-up, and execution of IQ/OQ/PQ activities
• Strong understanding of cGMP requirements, statistical process performance, validation documentation, and technical writing (protocols, reports, investigations)

If you're ready to bring your engineering expertise, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to quality to a team that values innovation and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you - apply today

PBI-Gordon Companies and its subsidiaries are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees who work 30 hours per week or more. Full-time employees will become eligible to participate in benefits on the first of the month following their start date, unless stated otherwise below. (Note: Interns, temporary or part-time employees, do not qualify for eligibility.)

Medical Insurance
PBI Gordon and its subsidiaries are committed to helping you and your dependents maintain health and wellness by offering voluntary, competitive medical insurance and prescription drug plan options.

Dental Insurance
Choose from two voluntary dental plans that are designed to help protect you and your dependents' oral health.

Vision Insurance
The voluntary vision insurance plan is designed to help protect you and your dependents eye health. Coverage is available for eye exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses. Employee owners are responsible for 100% of the cost of this plan.

Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
PBI Gordon and its subsidiaries offer a company-paid $50,000 life insurance policy with AD&D. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for yourself, your spouse and/or your dependent children. The cost for this coverage is based on the amount you elect and your age.

Short- and Long-term Disability
The company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans to provide income replacement in the event you are not able to work due to illness or injury. Short-term disability will provide 70% income replacement up to $1,350 per week and long-term disability will provide 60% income replacement up to $5,000 per month.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EAP Services are company paid to benefit all employee-owners and their families. EAP provides up to six free counseling sessions to help you and your family members manage life stressors, solve personal or relationship concerns, and achieve your goals.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Flexible Spending Plans offer employee-owners the option to set aside pre-tax monies into a medical reimbursement or dependent care account to help pay for out-of-pocket medical, dental or vision expenses or day care costs. The maximum contributions are determined by the IRS and adjusted annually. This is a use-it-or-lose-it account, meaning any funds remaining in the account following the close of the plan year will be forfeited.

Pet Insurance
We love our pets Pet insurance options for your furry friends is offered through the ASPCA. Employee-owners can enroll and pay premiums directly to ASPCA.

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)
Everyone needs time off to rest and recharge Paid time off includes Regular PTO, Personal PTO, and specified paid company holidays. *The amount of paid time off (PTO) depends upon the employee's position and years of service.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
We act like we own the company because we do An ESOP provides employees with an ownership stake in the company. It's an additional form of compensation directly tied to PBI-Gordon Companies financial success. All regular employees are eligible to participate in the ESOP the first of the month following 30 days of service. PBI-Gordon Companies contributes approximately 18% of total compensation annually with a six-year vesting schedule. Our ESOP is more than a benefit, it is a key part of a culture, and it can provide significant rewards in retirement

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Saving for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. We offer a 401(k)-retirement savings plan to assist employees with this important financial goal. New employee owners are eligible to participate the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We provide a company match of 100% up to 3% deferral with a three-year vesting schedule.

Fitness Reimbursement
PBI Gordon and its subsidiaries believes regular exercise helps improve overall health and job performance. PBI-Gordon will reimburse up to a maximum of $300 annually for gym/fitness memberships.

William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman Scholarship Fund
Children or grandchildren of employee-owners may apply for a scholarship under the William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman scholarship fund. Applicants are awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in extracurricular/community activities.

Tuition Reimbursement
After one full year of employment, employee-owners are eligible for tuition reimbursement for bachelor's level coursework related to their current job or any future job offered at PBI-Gordon Companies.

Parental Leave
Company paid parental leave is offered to employee-owners following the birth of a child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption, foster care, or surrogacy. This policy will run concurrently with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, as applicable.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and other terms of employment, are made based on qualifications, abilities, and performance, without regard to membership of a protected class and in compliance of federal, state, and/or local laws.

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