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Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
Location: Clayton NC
Overview:
Validation Specialist I / Validation Specialist II position to support commissioning and validation for Fibrinogen Building and other future capital projects. This position is responsible for assigned qualification and validation related activities related to supporting the Clayton NC site.
Primary responsibilities for role include but are not limited to the following:
- Actively manages and completes all phases of assigned equipment, facilities, utilities and process qualification and validation activities.
- Facilitates cross functional problem-solving involving Quality Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering and Manufacturing.
- Makes independent decisions within defined areas of responsibility.
- Write protocols, reports and validation master plans and assembles final validation report packets as required to meet qualification/validation objectives.
- Authors, reviews, and executes qualification and validation documents within a defined Quality system.
- Schedule and perform qualification and validation studies to meet timelines.
- Evaluate and analyze qualification/validation data collected, while verifying acceptability of the data and compliance with the protocol.
- Conducts discrepancy investigations and identifies and implements effective root cause corrective actions (CAPAs).
- Reviews engineering drawings (P&IDs, construction, as-built, flow diagrams) for compliance to GMP/Validation principles and provides feedback to project team for any noted deficiencies or improvements.
- Participates in meetings as the validation representative for assigned projects involving project planning, scope development, design, construction, startup, qualification, validation and administration.
- Interacts regularly with project team members and influences overall scope development and communicates with all levels of employees within and outside the team.
- Reviews qualification/validation turn-over packages for completeness and accuracy, compliance with policies and procedures and accurate data analysis.
- Prepare, program, maintain and use various data acquisition systems including Kaye Validators and Kaye Valprobes.
- Use other test equipment such as tachometers, thermometers, hygrometers and differential pressure monitoring devices as required for qualification protocols.
Skills/Qualifications/Education Requirements:
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)
Specialist I - Requires a BS/BA degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. The job requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Specialist II - Requires a BS/BA degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. The job requires a minimum of 4 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- A technical background encompassing engineering, instrumentation, biology, chemistry, microbiology, statistics, and thermodynamics is desirable.
- Familiarity with plasma fractionation and purification, aseptic processing, filling, sterilization, GMP regulations, and Quality Operations is desirable.
- Must have knowledge of the principles of equipment design/operation and validation of at least 2 of the following: Utilities (HVAC, WFI, clean steam, compressed process air and nitrogen), Filtration (Sterile, depth, filter presses), Purification (chromatography, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration), steam sterilization, Clean-In-Place systems and processing vessels.
- Large capital project validation experience preferred.
Equivalency:
Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.
Work is performed in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposed to occasional extreme cold below 32* and high levels of noise in production areas. Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment. Personal protective equipment is required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day. May stand; bends and twists neck and waist for 2-4 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Occasionally walks. Frequent foot movements. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50lbs. Near vision and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Performs tasks by following a set of written or oral instructions/procedures.
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.
Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:USNC0002 - Clayton

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
Location: Clayton NC
Overview:
Validation Specialist I / Validation Specialist II position to support commissioning and validation for Fibrinogen Building and other future capital projects. This position is responsible for assigned qualification and validation related activities related to supporting the Clayton NC site.
Primary responsibilities for role include but are not limited to the following:
- Actively manages and completes all phases of assigned equipment, facilities, utilities and process qualification and validation activities.
- Facilitates cross functional problem-solving involving Quality Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering and Manufacturing.
- Makes independent decisions within defined areas of responsibility.
- Write protocols, reports and validation master plans and assembles final validation report packets as required to meet qualification/validation objectives.
- Authors, reviews, and executes qualification and validation documents within a defined Quality system.
- Schedule and perform qualification and validation studies to meet timelines.
- Evaluate and analyze qualification/validation data collected, while verifying acceptability of the data and compliance with the protocol.
- Conducts discrepancy investigations and identifies and implements effective root cause corrective actions (CAPAs).
- Reviews engineering drawings (P&IDs, construction, as-built, flow diagrams) for compliance to GMP/Validation principles and provides feedback to project team for any noted deficiencies or improvements.
- Participates in meetings as the validation representative for assigned projects involving project planning, scope development, design, construction, startup, qualification, validation and administration.
- Interacts regularly with project team members and influences overall scope development and communicates with all levels of employees within and outside the team.
- Reviews qualification/validation turn-over packages for completeness and accuracy, compliance with policies and procedures and accurate data analysis.
- Prepare, program, maintain and use various data acquisition systems including Kaye Validators and Kaye Valprobes.
- Use other test equipment such as tachometers, thermometers, hygrometers and differential pressure monitoring devices as required for qualification protocols.
Skills/Qualifications/Education Requirements:
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)
Specialist I - Requires a BS/BA degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. The job requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Specialist II - Requires a BS/BA degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. The job requires a minimum of 4 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- A technical background encompassing engineering, instrumentation, biology, chemistry, microbiology, statistics, and thermodynamics is desirable.
- Familiarity with plasma fractionation and purification, aseptic processing, filling, sterilization, GMP regulations, and Quality Operations is desirable.
- Must have knowledge of the principles of equipment design/operation and validation of at least 2 of the following: Utilities (HVAC, WFI, clean steam, compressed process air and nitrogen), Filtration (Sterile, depth, filter presses), Purification (chromatography, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration), steam sterilization, Clean-In-Place systems and processing vessels.
- Large capital project validation experience preferred.
Equivalency:
Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.
Work is performed in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposed to occasional extreme cold below 32* and high levels of noise in production areas. Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment. Personal protective equipment is required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day. May stand; bends and twists neck and waist for 2-4 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Occasionally walks. Frequent foot movements. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50lbs. Near vision and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Performs tasks by following a set of written or oral instructions/procedures.
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.
Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:USNC0002 - Clayton
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Validation Specialist
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
Validation Specialist roles often require a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related field. If you hold an advanced degree, document it carefully, EB-2 eligibility depends on USCIS accepting your foreign credentials as equivalent to a U.S. advanced degree.
Target regulated industries with active PERM filings
Pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device manufacturers file PERM applications most frequently for validation roles because FDA compliance mandates specialized staff. Prioritize companies with established quality systems and dedicated immigration support, these employers already understand the PERM documentation burden.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Filter by Validation Specialist roles with green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. This narrows your search to employers who have already navigated PERM for similar positions, saving you from targeting companies unfamiliar with employment-based sponsorship requirements.
Clarify PERM job duties before your offer letter
The PERM application must describe your actual job duties with precision. If your offer letter lists duties too broadly, DOL may flag inconsistencies during audit. Ask your prospective employer to confirm the job description matches what will be filed before you accept.
Confirm the employer's prevailing wage process
DOL requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for your specific Validation Specialist role and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify what wage level applies to your position before negotiations, so you understand the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Understand the EB-3 timeline for your priority date
EB-3 petitions for Validation Specialists from most countries outside India and China face minimal backlogs, meaning your priority date becomes current relatively quickly after I-140 approval. Ask your employer whether they intend to file I-485 concurrently or after consular processing.
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Find Validation Specialist JobsValidation Specialist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Validation Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on the role's stated requirements. EB-3 applies when the position requires a bachelor's degree or at least two years of specialized experience. EB-2 applies when the employer requires an advanced degree or when you can demonstrate equivalent credentials. Many validation roles in pharma and medical devices are filed under EB-3 because the minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree, though some senior or method-development positions qualify under EB-2.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Validation Specialist?
H-1B is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery and a six-year maximum stay in most cases. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, and approval leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status. The PERM process typically takes one to three years from labor certification through I-485 approval, but the outcome is permanent, you're not restarting every few years.
What documentation should I prepare before a PERM-sponsored job offer?
Gather certified translations of all foreign degrees and transcripts, a credentials evaluation from a NACES-recognized service confirming U.S. degree equivalency, and any professional certifications relevant to validation work such as ASQ or ISPE credentials. USCIS and DOL both assess whether your qualifications match the job requirements stated in the PERM application, so gaps between your credentials and the filed job description can trigger a request for evidence.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Validation Specialist positions?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Validation Specialist roles filtered by employers with active green card sponsorship history. This surfaces companies that have already completed PERM filings for similar positions, which is a reliable indicator that their HR and legal teams are equipped to handle the process for your hire rather than treating your sponsorship as a novel administrative task.
Can my employer file my PERM application while I'm on a work visa?
Yes. PERM sponsorship is independent of your current nonimmigrant status. Employers routinely initiate PERM while you're working on H-1B, OPT, or another authorized status. Filing early matters because your priority date is set when the PERM application is submitted, not when I-140 or I-485 is filed. Starting PERM sooner extends your place in line if any backlog develops for your country and preference category.
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