CQV/Process Engineer (New Grad)

Veristainc; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay plus performance-based incentives

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veristainc is seeking an entry-level CQV/Process Engineer in Kalamazoo, MI, to support validation and process design projects within the life sciences sector. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills.

The role includes executing commissioning and validation projects, as well as working collaboratively on operational challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Veristainc offers a people-focused culture, competitive pay, and benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience with GxP and Good Documentation Practice preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and strong communication capabilities are essential.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning and validation projects for systems in the life sciences.
• Support process validation and operational improvements in manufacturing environments.
• Write technical reports for process changes and regulatory filings.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biomedical/biochemical engineering, biological/chemical sciences or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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

CQV/Process Engineer Responsibilities

CQV Engineers execute commissioning, qualification and validation projects involving new or modified systems/equipment, processes, procedures, products, facilities, and utilities. In this role, validation engineers support the validation and change lifecycles for client’s systems in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, laboratory, IT, and packaging operations to meet timeline, budget, quality, regulatory compliance, and client expectations.

Process Engineers support conceptual and detailed design, support in process scale‑up, product development, process validation, and implementation of operational improvements that resolve manufacturing process investigations in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. In this role, you may work in concert with the client or as part of a Verista team tasked in determining the root cause of manufacturing investigations or in designing/executing experiments and evaluating data in support of improvement and investigations. Additionally, engineers write technical reports in support of manufacturing process changes, optimizations, and regulatory filings (where required).

This is an entry level role. College graduates are encouraged to apply. We are looking for smart, hardworking team players to grow professionally into this role at our client site in Kalamazoo, MI.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biomedical/biochemical engineering, biological/chemical sciences or equivalent required
• Must live in or relocate to the Kalamazoo MI area
• Proficiency using PC and Microsoft Office tools
• Outgoing personality with strong ability to communicate effectively with peers in clear, concise terms
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• GxP and Good Documentation Practice training (may be completed at onboarding)
• Process training (may be completed at onboarding)
• Intermediate skills with WORD (authoring/editing large technical documents with styles, tables, TOCs, track changes)
• Basic skills with EXCEL and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills and clear communication capabilities
• Experience with and tolerance for high levels of challenge and change

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