Senior Validation Engineer — CQV Specialist (Pharma)

CAI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI, a leading professional services firm, seeks a CQV-focused engineer to join our life sciences team in the United States. You will perform commissioning, qualification, and validation activities with emphasis on safety, delivering CQV work on schedule.

You have a BS in engineering or life sciences, 3+ years in pharma/biotech, GMP experience, and strong communication. Willingness to travel across the U.S. and internationally supports our global projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Life Sciences; relevant experience can substitute for education.
• 3+ years of related experience in the Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry.
• Essential experience in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) environment.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel throughout the U.S. and potentially internationally.

Responsibilities

• Perform Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities with a strong focus on safety.
• Deliver CQV activities in alignment with project schedules.
• Track and report progress of CQV efforts.
• Support the generation and review of CQV procedures for client projects.
• Review and revise qualification-related documents, including SOPs, master plans, and execution plans.
• Assist with CQV review and qualification of equipment design.
• Support planning of commissioning spares and consumables.
• Allocate project resources for efficient execution.
• Coordinate support and logistics during CQV execution.
• Support execution of design reviews, equipment shakedown, commissioning, FATs, IQ, OQ, and PQ activities.
• Coordinate with project contractors and equipment vendors to execute required testing.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Problem-solving

Customer focus

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Life Sciences

Job description

CAI, a leading professional services firm, seeks a CQV-focused engineer to join our life sciences team in the United States. You will perform commissioning, qualification, and validation activities with emphasis on safety, delivering CQV work on schedule.

You have a BS in engineering or life sciences, 3+ years in pharma/biotech, GMP experience, and strong communication. Willingness to travel across the U.S. and internationally supports our global projects.