Validation Specialist Jobs in Texas
Validation Specialist jobs in Texas concentrate heavily in pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical device production, and life sciences, with strong demand in Houston's energy and biotech corridor, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and Austin's growing tech and healthcare ecosystem. Major employers with lasting Texas operations include Abbott Laboratories, Johnson & Johnson, and Texas Instruments, all of which maintain active validation teams. The most in-demand specializations are computer system validation, equipment and process validation, and CSV compliance under FDA 21 CFR Part 11. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Join Immatics and shape the future of cancer immunotherapy; one patient at a time!
Immatics is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with cancer. We are the global leader in precision targeting of PRAME, a target expressed in more than 50 cancers. Our cutting-edge science and robust clinical pipeline form the broadest PRAME franchise with the most PRAME indications and modalities, spanning TCR T-cell therapies and TCR bispecifics.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Environment: Help to pioneer advancements in cancer immunotherapy.
Collaborative Culture: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to your professional growth.
Global Impact: Contribute to therapies that make a lasting impact on patients globally.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Quality Assurance Validation Specialist II to support our Global Quality Operations team. The QA Validation Specialist II will be responsible for providing QA oversight of regulated assets and business processes within the Validation Lifecycle Management System (VLMS), ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) and GMP requirements. This role will also serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in biopharmaceutical quality and as an on-site QA representative within the U.S. QA Validation team.
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Monday to Friday; On-site
Reports to: Senior Manager, Quality Assurance Validation
Location: 13203 Murphy Road Suite 100 Stafford, TX 77477
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Computer Science or related.
At least three years’ experience in a related role.
Possess scientific, technical background with experience in Biotechnology, Engineering, Computer Science or related field as well as work experience in related Biopharma industry or similar regulated settings.
Advanced understanding of Validation Lifecycle Pillars, which may include equipment lifecycle management, equipment qualification execution, equipment operation, equipment maintenance, workflows incl. GxP Computerized System Validation (CSV), Qualification phases such as IQ, OQ, PQ, Manufacturing Process Validation and Continued Process Verification.
Quality Assurance (QA) validation within a regulated biopharmaceutical environment.
QA release activities within regulated environments.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in one or more of the following areas:
Regulatory audits and inspections.
Development, review, and contribution to documentation supporting the testing, validation, and release of Quality Control (QC) and production equipment within clinical and/or commercial GMP environments.
Cell and Gene Therapy operations, including clinical and/or commercial-stage environments.
Software application deployment, administration, and periodic review within regulated environments.
Analytical method validation.
In this role you will:
Review and approve asset validation documentation, including User Requirement Specifications (URS), Risk Assessments, Validation Plans, Qualification Protocols, and Validation Reports.
Review and approve operational, maintenance, and cleaning (OMC) procedures, ensuring compliance with quality requirements and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
Serve as the QA representative for validation deliverables related to GxP-regulated computerized systems, production equipment, laboratory methods, facilities, and IT infrastructure.
Provide QA guidance and best practices based on industry standards and current Cell Therapy practices, including Adoptive Cell Therapy.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align QA Validation activities with U.S. QA Validation Management, Global Quality Operations, and Site Leadership.
Provide QA support for Data Management, Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Operational Excellence, Business Continuity, and Archival initiatives.
What do we offer?
At Immatics, we believe in investing in our team’s health, safety and well-being. Here’s what you can expect if you join Immatics
Comprehensive Benefits:
Competitive rates for Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
4 weeks of vacation, granted up front each year and prorated for first and last year of employment.
12 company paid holidays
7 days of sick time
100% employer-paid life insurance up to at 1x annual salary, up to one hundred thousand dollars
100% employer-paid short- and long-Term disability coverage
401(k) with immediate eligibility and company match…
The company will match 100% of your contributions up to 3% of your base salary for the first two years of employment, 4% for years 2-3 of employment, and up to 5% of your salary from the fourth year onward of continued employment.
Partially paid parental leave for eligible employees.
Additional voluntary employee-paid benefits and services, including accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance, as well as identity theft protection and pet insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and to applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at RecruitingUS@immatics.com.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, reference checks and pre-employment drug screening, where permitted by applicable law. For certain roles, additional screenings such as a credit check or motor vehicle record review may be required, where job-related and consistent with business necessity.
Join Immatics and shape the future of cancer immunotherapy; one patient at a time!
Immatics is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with cancer. We are the global leader in precision targeting of PRAME, a target expressed in more than 50 cancers. Our cutting-edge science and robust clinical pipeline form the broadest PRAME franchise with the most PRAME indications and modalities, spanning TCR T-cell therapies and TCR bispecifics.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Environment: Help to pioneer advancements in cancer immunotherapy.
Collaborative Culture: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to your professional growth.
Global Impact: Contribute to therapies that make a lasting impact on patients globally.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Quality Assurance Validation Specialist II to support our Global Quality Operations team. The QA Validation Specialist II will be responsible for providing QA oversight of regulated assets and business processes within the Validation Lifecycle Management System (VLMS), ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) and GMP requirements. This role will also serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in biopharmaceutical quality and as an on-site QA representative within the U.S. QA Validation team.
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Monday to Friday; On-site
Reports to: Senior Manager, Quality Assurance Validation
Location: 13203 Murphy Road Suite 100 Stafford, TX 77477
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Computer Science or related.
At least three years’ experience in a related role.
Possess scientific, technical background with experience in Biotechnology, Engineering, Computer Science or related field as well as work experience in related Biopharma industry or similar regulated settings.
Advanced understanding of Validation Lifecycle Pillars, which may include equipment lifecycle management, equipment qualification execution, equipment operation, equipment maintenance, workflows incl. GxP Computerized System Validation (CSV), Qualification phases such as IQ, OQ, PQ, Manufacturing Process Validation and Continued Process Verification.
Quality Assurance (QA) validation within a regulated biopharmaceutical environment.
QA release activities within regulated environments.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in one or more of the following areas:
Regulatory audits and inspections.
Development, review, and contribution to documentation supporting the testing, validation, and release of Quality Control (QC) and production equipment within clinical and/or commercial GMP environments.
Cell and Gene Therapy operations, including clinical and/or commercial-stage environments.
Software application deployment, administration, and periodic review within regulated environments.
Analytical method validation.
In this role you will:
Review and approve asset validation documentation, including User Requirement Specifications (URS), Risk Assessments, Validation Plans, Qualification Protocols, and Validation Reports.
Review and approve operational, maintenance, and cleaning (OMC) procedures, ensuring compliance with quality requirements and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
Serve as the QA representative for validation deliverables related to GxP-regulated computerized systems, production equipment, laboratory methods, facilities, and IT infrastructure.
Provide QA guidance and best practices based on industry standards and current Cell Therapy practices, including Adoptive Cell Therapy.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align QA Validation activities with U.S. QA Validation Management, Global Quality Operations, and Site Leadership.
Provide QA support for Data Management, Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Operational Excellence, Business Continuity, and Archival initiatives.
What do we offer?
At Immatics, we believe in investing in our team’s health, safety and well-being. Here’s what you can expect if you join Immatics
Comprehensive Benefits:
Competitive rates for Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
4 weeks of vacation, granted up front each year and prorated for first and last year of employment.
12 company paid holidays
7 days of sick time
100% employer-paid life insurance up to at 1x annual salary, up to one hundred thousand dollars
100% employer-paid short- and long-Term disability coverage
401(k) with immediate eligibility and company match…
The company will match 100% of your contributions up to 3% of your base salary for the first two years of employment, 4% for years 2-3 of employment, and up to 5% of your salary from the fourth year onward of continued employment.
Partially paid parental leave for eligible employees.
Additional voluntary employee-paid benefits and services, including accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance, as well as identity theft protection and pet insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and to applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at RecruitingUS@immatics.com.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, reference checks and pre-employment drug screening, where permitted by applicable law. For certain roles, additional screenings such as a credit check or motor vehicle record review may be required, where job-related and consistent with business necessity.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in validation specialist jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, chemistry, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience writing validation protocols, reports, and standard operating procedures
- Working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 11, cGMP, and GxP regulatory frameworks
- Proficiency with computer system validation and electronic quality management systems
- Familiarity with IQOQ PQ testing cycles for equipment and manufacturing processes
- Strong documentation skills with attention to detail in regulated industry environments
Validation Specialist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a validation specialist in Texas?
Most validation specialist roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in life sciences, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a closely related field. No state-issued license is required, but employers in pharmaceutical and medical device sectors strongly prefer candidates with cGMP training and familiarity with FDA regulatory requirements. Earning a Certified Validation Professional credential through the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering adds a competitive edge recognized by Texas hiring managers.
How much do validation specialists make in Texas?
Validation specialists in Texas earn a median of about $104,560 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,490 for the lowest 10% to over $168,670 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire validation specialists in Texas?
Texas validation specialist roles are posted by VBB, Stantec, and Machinify and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's concentration of pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, and semiconductor fabs makes it one of the more active states for ongoing validation hiring.
Which Texas cities have the most validation specialist jobs?
Houston, Austin, and Dallas have the most validation specialist openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense pharmaceutical, biotech, and energy-sector manufacturing base, while Dallas-Fort Worth draws demand from medical device headquarters and large hospital networks, and Austin's expansion in semiconductor and life sciences manufacturing has made it an increasingly significant market for validation professionals.
Are there remote validation specialist jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Validation work is largely hands-on, requiring physical presence for equipment testing, facility walkthroughs, and protocol execution. About 100% of validation specialist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, which is below average for technical roles. The portions most suited to remote work are documentation review, computer system validation, and regulatory writing tasks.
How can I get hired as a validation specialist in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality assurance or manufacturing associate role at a Texas pharmaceutical or medical device company, where exposure to GMP documentation and equipment qualifications naturally builds validation skills. Large Texas employers such as Abbott, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and BD run associate and new-graduate programs that include rotations through quality and validation functions. A Certified Validation Professional credential or completed coursework in FDA regulations through the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering signals readiness to hiring managers even without direct title experience.
Where can I find and apply to validation specialist jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to validation specialist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings in one place. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and location preference, and apply directly through each listing.
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