6585 - Project Engineer

Verista, Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability

Hospital Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Bereavement Leave

Employee Recognition

Employee Referral Program

Team Social Activities

Job summary

Verista, Inc. is seeking a seasoned technical professional to support analytical equipment in a GMP manufacturing setting.

The role involves hands-on troubleshooting, CQV activities, and collaboration across Analytical, Engineering, Instrumentation, and Manufacturing teams to ensure equipment availability and optimal performance. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 5+ years of experience with analytical equipment, CQV, and GMP documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience supporting analytical equipment in pharmaceutical/biotech/GMP manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting analytical or in-process testing equipment.
• Experience supporting CQV of analytical instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of GMP requirements, preventative maintenance, and equipment documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis for analytical equipment.
• Lead and support CQV, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for analytical instruments.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors to resolve technical issues and improve equipment reliability.
• Execute preventative maintenance activities, inspections, and spare parts management.
• Review and maintain qualification documentation, SOPs, and GMP records.
• Collaborate with Analytical, Engineering, Instrumentation, and Manufacturing teams to ensure equipment availability.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

CQV

GMP Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Job 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

Perform hands-on troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical support for analytical equipment used in pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing.

Support a variety of analytical instruments, including cell counters, metabolite analyzers, blood gas analyzers, osmometers, spectrophotometers, endotoxin analyzers, TOC analyzers, and filter integrity testers.

Lead and support commissioning, qualification, validation (CQV), and decommissioning activities for analytical equipment.

Coordinate with equipment vendors to resolve technical issues, perform repairs, and improve equipment reliability.

Execute and manage preventative maintenance activities, equipment inspections, and spare parts inventory.

Review and maintain qualification documentation, SOPs, equipment records, and associated GMP documentation.

Perform user access audits, password management, and other equipment compliance activities.

Collaborate with Analytical, Engineering, Instrumentation, and Manufacturing teams to ensure equipment availability and operational efficiency.

Develop and execute project plans, schedules, and equipment improvement initiatives.

Support analytical equipment across multiple manufacturing buildings while managing competing project priorities.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline preferred.

5+ years of relevant experience supporting analytical equipment in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environment preferred.

Demonstrated hands‑on experience troubleshooting analytical or in‑process testing equipment.

Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) of analytical instrumentation.

Strong understanding of GMP requirements, preventative maintenance, and equipment documentation.

Proven ability to perform root cause analysis and coordinate technical troubleshooting with equipment vendors.

Experience providing direct equipment support within an active manufacturing environment.

Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Ability to manage multiple technical projects in a deadline‑driven environment.

• Onsite job requirement in Thousand Oaks, CA five days per week.

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

$85,470 - $127,144 USD

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.
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 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