CQV Validation Engineer for Life Sciences

Pinnaql; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnaql is seeking a Validation Engineer with CQV experience to lead commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for regulated life sciences facilities and equipment. You will develop and review IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, risk assessments, and validation reports while ensuring GMP and FDA/EU compliance.

Collaboration with engineering, QA, manufacturing, and automation teams is essential. The role emphasizes strong technical writing, attention to detail, and the ability to manage validation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 3 years of validation, qualification, commissioning, or CQV experience in a regulated life sciences environment.
• Experience in GMP-regulated industries (pharma, biotech, medical device).
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills; ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support CQV activities for regulated life sciences facilities and equipment.
• Develop, review, and execute validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ, risk assessments, protocols, reports).
• Support qualification of equipment, facilities, utilities, and manufacturing systems.
• Ensure validation activities comply with GMP, FDA, EU GMP, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, QA, Manufacturing, and Automation; track deliverables and milestones.

Skills

CQV experience

Technical writing

Project management

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ protocols

Job description

Pinnaql is seeking a Validation Engineer with CQV experience to lead commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for regulated life sciences facilities and equipment. You will develop and review IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, risk assessments, and validation reports while ensuring GMP and FDA/EU compliance.

Collaboration with engineering, QA, manufacturing, and automation teams is essential. The role emphasizes strong technical writing, attention to detail, and the ability to manage validation