CQV / Validation Engineer
Life sciences engineering firm, pharma and biotech client sites
About the role
You will commission and qualify the equipment, utilities and systems that let new pharma and biotech facilities go into production. The work is hands-on at client sites, from walkdowns and protocol execution to turnover.
This is a strong seat for an engineer who wants more ownership and a path toward leading CQV projects, with exposure to large, well-known pharma programs.
What you will own
- Writing and executing commissioning and qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Field walkdowns, punch lists and system turnover
- Deviations, discrepancies and final reports
- Coordination with construction, vendors and owner quality teams
- Utilities, HVAC and process equipment qualification
- Keeping documentation inspection-ready under GMP
What we are looking for
- 2 to 6 years in CQV, validation or commissioning in a GMP environment
- Hands-on protocol writing and execution
- Familiarity with cGMP, FDA requirements and good documentation practice
- Experience with utilities, HVAC or process equipment
- Detail-oriented and comfortable working on active construction sites
- Clear written communication
- Bachelor's in engineering or a life sciences field
Nice to have
- Risk-based C&Q experience (ASTM E2500)
- Biologics, fill-finish or cell and gene therapy projects
- Kneat or other paperless validation tools
- Experience at a CQV consultancy
What working with Satoriq is like on this search
You will talk with a Satoriq recruiter who works life sciences engineering every day. We share the full picture on the first call, prep you for each interview, and you will hear back within two business days either way.
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