Validation Engineer Interview Questions

16 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
17 How do you balance cooperation with others and independent thinking? Share an example. (Try to determine if the candidate has a cooperative attitude or is otherwise good-natured.)
18 Name a time when you prepared validation or performance qualification protocols for new or modified manufacturing processes, systems, or equipment for pharmaceutical, electronics, or other types of production.
19 Provide a time when you dealt calmly and effectively with a high-stress situation.
20 Share a time when you willingly took on additional responsibilities or challenges. How did you successfully meet all of the demands of these responsibilities? (Make sure the candidate is a self-starter and can demonstrate some initiative.)
21 Describe an experience when you coordinated the implementation or scheduling of validation testing with affected departments and personnel.
22 Provide an example of when you were persistent in the face of obstacles.
23 Have you ever had to resolve testing problems by modifying testing methods or revising test objectives and standards? Share an example.
24 How do you stay current in order to prepare, maintain, or review validation and compliance documentation, such as engineering change notices, schematics, or protocols?
25 Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check?
26 Provide a time when you worked in a rapidly evolving workplace. How did you deal with the change? (Make sure the candidate is flexible.)
27 What is the most challenging part of identifying deviations from established product or process standards and provide recommendations for resolving deviations?
28 What are some long-range objectives that you developed in your last job? What did you do to achieve them?
29 Share an example of when you established and accomplished a goal that was personally challenging. What helped you succeed?
30 Share an example when you effectively developed validation master plans, processed flow diagrams, tested cases, or standard operating procedures.