Sr CQV and Packaging Engineer - Thousand Oaks, CA

VTI Life Sciences

$90K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific field.
  • 7+ years of CQV experience in the Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical industries.
  • 3+ years of experience specifically in Packaging Validation including related processes.
  • Strong technical writing and protocol/report development skills.
  • Ability to interpret complex data and resolve validation issues.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute CQV protocols, reports, and risk assessments following regulations.
  • Coordinate validation activities with Manufacturing and QA teams.
  • Investigate and resolve protocol deviations and nonconformities effectively.
  • Support change control activities for system and equipment modifications.
  • Write and maintain SOPs for system and equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Ensure documentation is compliant with internal quality standards and audit readiness.

Benefits

  • Full-time project with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday schedule.
  • 100% onsite work at the Thousand Oaks client site for local residents.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Senior CQV Engineer to support a VTI client project in Thousand Oaks, CA. We need a Sr. CQV Engineer with experience developing, executing, and reporting CQV protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) for utility, HVAC, filling, and packaging systems. HOURLY PAY RATE RANGE FOR THIS ROLE IS $90,000 - $120,000 ANNUALLY AS A W2 PROJECT OVERVIEW • Start: June/July 2026 • Level of Experience: minimum 7+ years of CQV experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries • Length of Project: Approximately 12 months • 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) • This position is 100% onsite & the candidate needs to reside locally to commute to the Thousand Oaks client site Responsibilities • Develop and execute CQV protocols, reports, and risk assessments in accordance with client procedures and cGMP, FDA, EMA, and other regulatory guidelines. • Coordinate validation activities with Manufacturing and QA to ensure proper execution. • Investigate and support the resolution of protocol deviations and nonconformities. • Support change control activities related to system and equipment modifications. • Write and maintain SOPs related to system and equipment operation and maintenance. • Ensure documentation meets internal quality standards and audit readiness. Requirements • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific field. • Minimum 7+ years of experience in the Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical industries • Minimum 3+ years of experience in Packaging Validation including filling and capping process, isolators, drop test, stress test and packaging systems. • Strong technical writing and protocol/report development skills. • Ability to interpret complex data and resolve 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).

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