We are currently looking for multiple Cleaning Validation Engineers to work onsite at our client's facility in Glendale, CA. Job Title: Cleaning Validation Engineers Industry: Biotechnology Level of Experience: 4+ years Location: Glendale, CA (On-Site) Duration: Through the end of the year + (Initial Contract) Responsibilities - Develop and execute cleaning validation protocols, reports, and risk assessments in accordance with cGMP, FDA, EMA, and other regulatory guidelines. - Establish scientifically justified acceptance criteria for residues and cleaning limits. - Perform and document visual inspection assessments and residue sampling (swab and rinse methods). - Coordinate validation activities with Manufacturing and QA to ensure proper execution during production campaigns. - Analyze laboratory data for residuals testing and interpret results to determine cleaning process effectiveness. - Investigate cleaning failures, deviations, and nonconformities; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). - Partner with Engineering and Operations to optimize cleaning processes and support new equipment commissioning. - Support change control activities related to equipment modifications, new product introductions, or updated cleaning procedures. - Write and maintain SOPs related to cleaning validation and verification programs. - Ensure documentation meets global regulatory expectations, internal quality standards, and audit readiness. Requirements - Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific field. - 4+ years of experience in the Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical industries - Strong knowledge and experience implementing cleaning validation principles (MACO calculations, PDE-based limits, swab/rinse recovery studies). - Strong technical writing and protocol/report development skills. - Ability to analyze complex data and troubleshoot validation issues. - Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. - Proficiency with validation lifecycle management systems and quality management systems (TrackWise, Kneat, Veeva, etc., a plus).