Entry Level Validation Engineer

Doist; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is a professional services company delivering CQV documentation and field verification for pharmaceutical facilities and utilities. The role involves developing documentation, writing protocols, and producing client-site summary reports within cross-functional project teams.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of experience in any industry, a science or engineering background, and knowledge of ISPE Baseline Guide 5.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering preferred but not required.
• 0-2 years work experience in any industry.
• Familiarity with ISPE Baseline Guide 5 (Second Edition) is a plus.
• Preferred experience in facilities and equipment startup, walk-downs and troubleshooting, utilities, upstream/downstream processing, purification, recovery, building automation, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop documentation for CQV activities.
• Write and execute protocols (field verification).
• Develop summary reports at client sites.

Skills

CQV Documentation

Protocol Writing

Client Site Reporting

Project Coordination

Team Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering (preferred)

0-2 years work experience

Tools

ISPE Baseline Guide 5 (Second Edition)

Job description

Are You Ready? CAI is a professional services company established in 1996 that has grown to nearly 800 people worldwide. For mission-critical and regulated industries needing to deliver essential solutions in high-stakes environments, we provide accelerated operational readiness and unparalleled performance at the highest standard—through our rigorous approach, field-tested processes, and elite expertise developed over 30 years.

Our Purpose

We exist to be the trusted solution for our clients as they strive to build a better working world and improve the human experience.

Our Foundational Principles

At CAI, we are committed to living our values—both professionally and personally:

• We act with integrity
• We serve each other
• We serve society
• We work for our future
• We are relentless in our dedication to excellence, pushing boundaries and redefining industry standards

We thrive at the intersection of wisdom, technology, and humanity—always focused on how it will be done, not how it used to be done.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Responsibilities
  • Develop documentation for CQV activities
  • Write and execute protocols (field verification)
  • Develop summary reports at client sites
• Areas of Focus
  • Pharmaceutical facilities
  • Utilities
  • Equipment
• Project & Team Management
  • Plan and coordinate work
  • Direct small teams in document development and/or execution

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering field preferred but not required
• 0- 2 years work experience in any industry
• Familiarity with ISPE Baseline Guide 5 (Second Edition) is a plus
• Preferred experience in:
  • Facilities and equipment startup
  • Walk-downs and troubleshooting
  • Utilities (WFI, RO, HVAC)
  • Upstream/downstream processing
  • Purification, recovery
  • Building automation
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing processes

Critical Competencies

• Influence Strategy
  • Pursues initiatives aligned with organizational strategy
  • Identifies strategic, innovative solutions
  • Anticipates emerging customer/market needs
• Satisfy the Customer
  • Understands and anticipates customer needs
  • Delivers high-quality solutions and service
  • Proactively maintains satisfaction and loyalty
• Plan for Success
  • Aligns business strategies with actionable plans
  • Anticipates risks and builds contingency plans
  • Secures resources for goal achievement
• Pursue Execution
  • Prioritizes time and resources effectively
  • Holds self and others accountable
  • Acts to overcome obstacles and improve quality
• Tailor Communication
  • Communicates clearly and professionally
  • Adjusts style to fit the audience
  • Explains technical concepts effectively
• Build Partnerships
  • Builds networks across functions
  • Encourages collaboration and breaks down silos
  • Involves stakeholders in decisions
• Influence Others
  • Builds support with sound rationale
  • Gains buy-in from decision makers
  • Encourages innovative thinking
• Develop Self and Others
  • Enhances interpersonal relationships
  • Models integrity and company values
  • Seeks out growth and breakthrough opportunities

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