6505 - Validation Engineer / CQV Engineer - Change Control & Deviations

Socket.dev; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Verista is seeking a CQV Engineer to support change control and deviation management activities in Indianapolis, IN. You will steer change controls, support CQV lifecycle activities, and collaborate with QA, scientists, and engineers to ensure compliant, timely delivery.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years in CQV/Quality Engineering in regulated environments, strong documentation skills, and a hands-on approach to cGMP/GDP practices in a life sciences setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in CQV, Validation, or Quality Engineering in a regulated industry - Entry-level candidates encouraged to apply
• Strong experience with: Change control systems
• cGMP and GDP environments
• Familiarity with analytical testing and Chemistry is highly preferred
• Experience supporting validation lifecycle activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) is a plus
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities
• Onsite job requirement in Indianapolis, IN

Responsibilities

• Change Control Management: Author, review, and manage change controls impacting systems, equipment, and processes
• CQV & Compliance Support: Analytical Development, GDP alignment, document review/approval, audits support
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Interface with Analytics, Quality Assurance, and Engineering teams, drive quality improvements

Skills

Change control

cGMP & GDP

Analytical testing

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field

Job description

Description

Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

We are seeking a CQV Engineer to support change control and deviation management activities.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in change management and CQV lifecycle support within pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing.

Validation Engineer / CQV Engineer Responsibilities:

Change Control Management

• Author, review, and manage change controls impacting systems, equipment, and processes
• Perform impact assessments, including evaluation of product quality, validated state, and regulatory impact
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Scientists, Quality) to ensure timely and compliant change implementation
• Support execution of change control deliverables, which could include tracking/ updating to documentation

CQV & Compliance Support

• Analytical Development
• Maintain alignment with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Support impact assessments and execution activities related to changes
• Review and approve technical documentation as required
• Participate in audits and inspections, providing SME support for change control and deviation processes

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Interface with Analytics, Quality Assurance, , and Engineering teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality systems and CQV processes
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in CQV, Validation, or Quality Engineering in a regulated industry - Entry‑level candidates encouraged to apply
• Strong experience with:
• Change control systems
• cGMP and GDP environments
• Familiarity with analytical testing and Chemistry is highly preferred
• Experience supporting validation lifecycle activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) is a plus
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities
• Onsite job requirement in Indianapolis, IN

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job‑related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.

National (US) Range

$69,300 — $95,358 USD

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

• High growth potential and fast‑paced organization with a people‑focused culture
• Competitive pay plus performance‑based incentive programs
• Company‑paid Life, Short‑Term, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

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For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com