Lead CIP CQV Engineer for Clean-in-Place Validation

Verista, Inc.; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Match

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Verista is seeking a Clean‑in‑Place (CIP) CQV Engineer to lead commissioning and qualification of CIP systems in GMP environments. The role requires hands-on CIP expertise, IQ/OQ/PQ knowledge, and coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure project compliance and quality.

You will develop URS/QRAES, IOQ protocols, and test plans while owning the system post‑construction through CQV completion. Apex, NC onsite position offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of role-specific experience in CQV
• Experience supporting CQV activities within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environments
• Hands-on experience with CIP systems and automated cleaning processes
• Strong understanding of CQV lifecycle documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and reports)
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with cross‑functional project teams
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills
• Experience using digital validation platforms such as Kneat
• Experience supporting FAT/SAT, commissioning, and equipment startup
• Familiarity with automated process systems and PLC-based equipment
• Experience in biologics or large‑scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments
• Onsite job requirement in Apex, NC

Responsibilities

• Lead CIP and CQV activities for CIP systems ensuring design, testing and documentation meet project requirements
• Develop CIP cleaning cycles and supervise safe handling of caustic solutions during cleaning cycle development
• Review engineering docs, URS, and risk assessments; coordinate with design engineers and SMEs
• Create IOQ, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and commissioning test plans aligned with project needs
• Support FATs/SATs and participate in risk assessments and safety checks

Skills

CQV Leadership

GMP Experience

Documentation Skills

Industrial Automation

Kneat

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline

Tools

Kneat

Job description

Verista is seeking a Clean‑in‑Place (CIP) CQV Engineer to lead commissioning and qualification of CIP systems in GMP environments. The role requires hands-on CIP expertise, IQ/OQ/PQ knowledge, and coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure project compliance and quality.

You will develop URS/QRAES, IOQ protocols, and test plans while owning the system post‑construction through CQV completion. Apex, NC onsite position offering competitive compensation and benefits.