CQV Engineer

PSC Biotech® Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) and matching

PTO and Sick Time

Education Assistance

Pet Insurance

Discounts at Anytime Fitness

Job summary

PSC Biotech® Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking experienced validation engineers to oversee the commissioning, qualification, and validation in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. The role emphasizes compliance with regulatory standards while ensuring documentation and project success. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Life Sciences and 2-7 years of relevant experience.

Benefits include 100% paid medical premiums for employees, a 401(k) plan, and a competitive salary bracket of $85,000 - $100,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of equipment commissioning, qualification, and validation experience in pharmaceuticals or biotech.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Experience with validation lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation protocols for equipment and systems.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for validation.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with CQV activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Life Sciences

Job description

PSC Biotech provides the life sciences with essential services to ensure that health care products are developed, manufactured, and distributed to the highest standards, in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.

Our goal is to skyrocket our clients’ success, and you can be a part of our team’s achievements. Employing a global team of skilled professionals and experts that span across strategically located offices in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, we are proud of the roles we have fulfilled to help our clients achieve success.

The Experience

With operations spanning the globe and featuring a multi‑cultural team, PSC Biotech® is passionate about bringing the best and brightest together in an effort to form something truly special. When you make the decision to join our team, you will be offered the ability to feel inspired in your career, explore your professional passions, and work alongside a group of people who will value and nurture your talents.

We are firm believers in coaching and developing the next generation of industry leaders and influencers. As such, you will not only be offered compensation and benefits structure that rewards you, but also be provided with the tools that will help you grow and learn.

At PSC Biotech®, it’s about more than just a job—it’s about your career and your future.

Your Role

We are hiring experienced validation engineers responsible for the commissioning, qualification, and validation for facilities, utilities, and equipment in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Our engineers play a critical role in driving project success, while supporting validation planning, development, documentation, and execution, and ensuring regulatory standards and quality requirements are met.

• Develop and execute commissioning, qualification, and validation protocols for required equipment and systems.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation, including validation protocols, plans, reports, and standard operating procedures.
• Identify and assess risks associated with CQV activities and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to equipment and process performance.
• Collaborative with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment on CQV activities and project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.) and industry standards (GMP, GAMP, etc.).
• Additional responsibilities as required to drive successful validation project deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 2-7 years of equipment commissioning, qualification, and validation engineering experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotech industries.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Experience with validation lifecycle management and risk‑based approaches.
• Excellent analytical and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Strong technical writing skills and understanding of full lifecycle documentation (protocols, reports, procedures, risk assessments, specifications and requirements, etc.).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive with strong organization, time management, and project management abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail with commitment to quality and compliance.
• At PSC Biotech, many of our projects and clients are located in various regions around the country. Therefore, we value candidates who are willing and able to travel as needed for project assignments and client engagements. The ability to adapt to different locations, cultures, and work environments are essential, as it allows our team members to collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues nationally.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• No C2C at this time.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision – PSC pays 100% of all qualifying employee medical premiums and 50% for qualifying dependents.
• Insurance options for Employee Assistance Programs, Basic Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and more.
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
• PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
• Education Assistance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Discounted rate at Anytime Fitness.
• Financial Perks and Discounts.

Adhering to the requirements of California's law on salary transparency, the salary bracket for this role is set between $85,000 - $100,000 annually. The salary offered may be adjusted based on various factors such as the applicant's qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

PSC Biotech is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to all employees, interns, and applicants for employment. Consistent with this commitment, our policy is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning employment discrimination. Accordingly, the Company prohibits discrimination against qualified employees, interns and applicants in all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: recruitment, interviewing, hiring (or failure or refusal to hire), evaluation, compensation, promotion, job assignment, transfer, demotion, training, leaves of absence, layoff, benefits, use of facilities, working conditions, termination and employer-sponsored activities and programs, including wellness, social and recreational programs. Employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicant’s, employee’s or intern’s actual or perceived: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.