C&Q Specialist – Pharma Facilities & Construction

Veg Group; New Albany, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. seeks a C&Q Specialist to provide commissioning and qualification support for facility, utility, and construction–related systems within a biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

You will review construction drawings, P&IDs, equipment specifications and vendor documentation; develop and execute IQ, OQ, and turnover packages; and verify installation against design requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in commissioning, qualification, engineering, construction, or facilities within pharmaceutical/biotech or another regulated industry.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings and construction documentation.
• Knowledge of GMP practices and C&Q documentation.
• Strong field coordination, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams and contractors.
• Experience supporting biotech or pharmaceutical facility construction projects.
• Familiarity with system turnover, mechanical completion, punch-list management, and startup activities.
• Experience executing IQ/OQ protocols for facility and utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning and qualification activities for facilities and utilities.
• Review construction drawings, P&IDs, equipment specifications, submittals, and vendor documentation.
• Support field walkdowns, system inspections, and construction completion verification.
• Develop and/or execute C&Q documentation (IQ, OQ, turnover packages, punch lists).
• Verify installation against approved drawings, specifications, and design requirements.
• Coordinate C&Q activities with Engineering, Construction, Quality, Operations, and contractors.
• Support system turnover from Construction to Commissioning/Qualification and Operations.
• Identify, document, and follow up on construction or qualification issues.
• Support change controls, deviations, and corrective actions as required.
• Ensure activities are performed in accordance with GMP requirements, site procedures, and applicable industry standards.

Skills

Coordination

Documentation

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related technical field

Job description

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. seeks a C&Q Specialist to provide commissioning and qualification support for facility, utility, and construction–related systems within a biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

You will review construction drawings, P&IDs, equipment specifications and vendor documentation; develop and execute IQ, OQ, and turnover packages; and verify installation against design requirements.