Sr. CQV Specialist

Piper Companies; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr CQV Specialist to support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for a leading cell therapy manufacturing organization in Raritan, NJ. You will ensure compliant operations, support audits, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced environment where each batch impacts patients.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of CQV experience in pharma/biotech, strong knowledge of cGMP/cGTP and validation lifecycles, and hands-on experience with IQ/OQ/PQ,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of CQV experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, biologics, or cell therapy manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, cGTP, FDA/EU regulations, and validation lifecycle principles.
• Experience with investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and remediation activities.
• Familiarity with Kneat, Maximo, Siemens EMS, Comet, Kaye AVS, and Kaye ValProbe preferred.
• Ability to work independently, manage shifting priorities, and mentor junior engineers.
• Strong communication skills with experience supporting audits and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning, qualification, requalification, and validation activities for facilities, equipment, utilities, and processes.
• Author and execute CQV protocols, reports, and associated documentation ensuring compliance and data integrity.
• Lead or support deviations, investigations, CAPAs, corrections, and remediation efforts.
• Manage multiple CQV projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Support change controls, risk assessments, FMEAs, periodic reviews, and validation lifecycle activities.
• Present CQV activities during regulatory inspections and internal audits.
• Train and mentor junior team members on CQV processes and best practices.

Skills

CQV

Mentoring

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering

Tools

Kneat

Maximo

Siemens EMS

Comet

Kaye AVS

Kaye ValProbe

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr CQV Specialist to support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for a leading cell therapy manufacturing organization in Raritan, NJ. The Sr CQV Specialist will play a key role in maintaining compliant manufacturing operations, supporting audits and investigations, and mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced environment where each batch directly impacts a patient.

Responsibilities of the Sr CQV Specialist

• Execute commissioning, qualification, requalification, and validation activities for facilities, equipment, utilities, and processes
• Author and execute CQV protocols, reports, and associated documentation ensuring compliance and data integrity
• Lead or support deviations, investigations, CAPAs, corrections, and remediation efforts
• Manage multiple CQV projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors
• Support change controls, risk assessments, FMEAs, periodic reviews, and validation lifecycle activities
• Present CQV activities during regulatory inspections and internal audits
• Train and mentor junior team members on CQV processes and best practices

Qualifications of the Sr CQV Specialist

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 8+ years of CQV experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, biologics, or cell therapy manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, cGTP, FDA/EU regulations, and validation lifecycle principles
• Experience with investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and remediation activities
• Familiarity with Kneat, Maximo, Siemens EMS, Comet, Kaye AVS, and Kaye ValProbe preferred
• Ability to work independently, manage shifting priorities, and mentor junior engineers
• Strong communication skills with experience supporting audits and inspections

Compensation for the Sr CQV Specialist includes

• Salary range: $55-60/hr
• 6-month contract opportunity with the potential for extension
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave (as required by law), and Paid Holidays

This job opens for applications on 09/08/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: CQV, Commissioning, Qualification, Validation, cGMP, cGTP, Cell Therapy, CAR-T, Deviations, CAPA, Change Control, Risk Assessments, FMEA, Data Integrity, Validation Protocols, SOPs, Regulatory Audits, FDA, ICH, 21 CFR Part 210, 21 CFR Part 211, 21 CFR Part 1271, Kneat, Maximo, Kaye AVS, Kaye ValProbe

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