CQV Engineer​/Validation Engineer

Thousand Oaks, CA

Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision‑making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

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• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

The Validation Engineer will play a critical role in the successful startup and qualification of a new early-phase clinical manufacturing facility, encompassing clean rooms, utilities, and a wide range of systems and equipment. This position is responsible for generating and executing commissioning and qualification protocols and producing summary reports.

• Develop and execute commissioning and qualification protocols for facilities, utilities and equipment in compliance with project timelines and regulatory requirements with support of senior engineers
• Perform field execution of commissioning and qualification protocols, ensuring accurate data collection and adhering to procedures
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (QA, Facilities, Manufacturing) to support validation activities
• Maintain accurate documentation and prepare summary reports
• Identify and resolve deviations and non‑conformances during qualification activities, implementing corrective actions as needed
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability for all qualification activities to support audits and inspections

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field
• 2+ years of relevant experience in validation within a regulated industry (e.g., pharma, biotech)
• Experience working in a cGMP environment and following Good Documentation Practices
• Knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory guidelines
• Experience with facility, utility, equipment, and computer system validation (preferably in early-phase clinical manufacturing facilities)
• Excellent documentation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job‑related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

National (US) Range

$65,000 - $86,276 USD

• High growth potential and fast‑paced organization with a people‑focused culture
• Competitive pay plus performance‑based incentive programs
• Company‑paid Life, Short‑Term, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

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