Field CQV Validation Engineer – Life Sciences (Onsite)

Valspec; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valspec is seeking a hands-on Validation Engineer (CQV) to support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities at a cutting-edge pharmaceutical facility in El Segundo, California. This role involves field-based work with equipment, utilities, facilities, and cleanroom systems within GMP manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced project environments and has practical experience with facilities, HVAC, cleanrooms, and utility systems in life sciences

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of validation experience in pharmaceutical/biotech or similar regulated manufacturing environments.
• Direct experience authoring and executing validation protocols.
• Experience generating IQ/OQ/PQ documentation and validation summary reports.
• Strong understanding of cGMP documentation requirements.
• Experience scheduling and executing qualification activities.
• Facility qualification and utility qualification experience preferred (WFI, Purified Water, Clean Steam, Compressed Air, Process Gases).

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for GMP facilities and manufacturing systems.
• Develop and execute IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols.
• Generate validation protocols, summary reports, deviations, and protocol exceptions.
• Support qualification of facility systems, cleanrooms, HVAC systems, and GMP utilities.
• Schedule, coordinate, and execute qualification activities with cross-functional project teams.
• Review commissioning documentation and ensure readiness for qualification testing.
• Participate in project meetings as the CQV representative.
• Support startup, troubleshooting, and system turnover activities.
• Work directly in manufacturing and facility environments with significant field presence.

Skills

Hands-on engineer

Field presence

Technical writing

Interdepartmental collaboration

Self-starter

Job description

Valspec is seeking a hands-on Validation Engineer (CQV) to support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities at a cutting-edge pharmaceutical facility in El Segundo, California. This role involves field-based work with equipment, utilities, facilities, and cleanroom systems within GMP manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced project environments and has practical experience with facilities, HVAC, cleanrooms, and utility systems in life sciences