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Validation Associate - Co-op Student

CompanyContract Pharmaceuticals
LocationMississauga
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The associate will support the creation and execution of validation protocols for cleaning, process, and bulk hold studies in compliance with GMP standards. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to compile study results and update standard operating procedures.
Internship Type
other (internship, co op, seasonal)
Salary Range
CA$45,000 - CA$50,000
Company Size
219
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
CPL is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides development, manufacturing, packaging, and testing of non-sterile liquid and semi-solid pharmaceutical and regulated OTC products. We have two facilities located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada including our manufacturing & development site and our QC/office site. Our site segregation and controls allow for the handling and processing of many specialized materials including flammable materials, light or oxygen sensitivity, and hormones. Our facilities are registered with the FDA and Health Canada and are routinely audited by regulatory agencies as well as our customers. By offering a full-spectrum partnership – from development to commercial production – CPL creates strategic relationships with our customers that creates mutual benefits.
About the Role

Job Summary

Responsible to support the creation and on time delivery of qualification protocols for cleaning validation, process validation and bulk hold studies according to CPL’s Validation Program and current GMP/cGMP requirements. Support with managing validation projects to support operational efficiency and customer needs. Support with managing validation activities in alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Develop and support with execution of process validation protocol, cleaning validation protocols, and bulk hold studies ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (such as Production Operations, Process
  • Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Account Management, and other relevant departments)
  • teams to ensure prompt execution of validation studies.
  • Compile results obtained from validation studies and generate comprehensive summary reports.
  • Support with updates to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) pertinent to the Validation Program.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance validation processes and procedures. 
  • Performs responsibilities in an efficient and timely manner. 
  • Other duties as assigned.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

  • Must be enrolled at College or University in a science or engineering program.

Experience:

  • No previous experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Well organized with the ability to follow directions and procedures.
  • Strong working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office 365.
  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
  • Flexible with the ability to adapt, respond quickly and manage change in a fast-paced environment.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Some flexibility in work schedule


Key Skills
Validation protocolsCleaning validationProcess validationGMPcGMPRegulatory complianceTechnical writingMicrosoft Office 365CommunicationOrganizationData analysisStandard operating proceduresContinuous improvement
Categories
Science & ResearchEngineeringManufacturing