According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Study product characteristics or customer requirements to determine validation objectives and standards. | 92% |
| Analyze validation test data to determine whether systems or processes have met validation criteria or to identify root causes of production problems. | 91% |
| Develop validation master plans, process flow diagrams, test cases, or standard operating procedures. | 87% |
| Prepare detailed reports or design statements, based on results of validation and qualification tests or reviews of procedures and protocols. | 86% |
| Maintain validation test equipment. | 84% |
| Conduct validation or qualification tests of new or existing processes, equipment, or software in accordance with internal protocols or external standards. | 83% |
| Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding compliance documentation or validation results. | 82% |
| Prepare, maintain, or review validation and compliance documentation, such as engineering change notices, schematics, or protocols. | 81% |
| Recommend resolution of identified deviations from established product or process standards. | 80% |
| Design validation study features, such as sampling, testing, or analytical methodologies. | 78% |
| Prepare validation or performance qualification protocols for new or modified manufacturing processes, systems, or equipment for production of pharmaceuticals, electronics, or other products. | 76% |
| Create, populate, or maintain databases for tracking validation activities, test results, or validated systems. | 75% |
| Resolve testing problems by modifying testing methods or revising test objectives and standards. | 75% |
| Conduct audits of validation or performance qualification processes to ensure compliance with internal or regulatory requirements. | 74% |
| Draw samples of raw materials, intermediate products, or finished products for validation testing. | 71% |
| Direct validation activities, such as protocol creation or testing. | 71% |
| Plan or conduct validation testing of alternative energy products, such as synthetic jet fuels or energy storage systems, such as fuel cells. | 70% |
| Coordinate the implementation or scheduling of validation testing with affected departments and personnel. | 70% |
| Participate in internal or external training programs to maintain knowledge of validation principles, industry trends, or novel technologies. | 69% |
| Validate or characterize sustainable or environmentally friendly products, using electronic testing platforms. | 68% |
| Assist in training equipment operators or other staff on validation protocols and standard operating procedures. | 67% |
| Devise automated lab validation test stations or other test fixtures or equipment. | 55% |
