Validation Engineer (CQV, GMP, Life Sciences)- Location: Greater Chicago
- Salary: $70-100K + Bonus + Benefits
- No Sponsorship, No Relocation
Are you looking to build a career in validation, commissioning, and qualification (CQV) within the pharmaceutical / life sciences industry? We're hiring a Validation Engineer who wants hands-on experience across IQ, OQ, PQ, exposure to real projects, and a clear path into leadership. This is an opportunity to grow quickly in a GMP-regulated environment, working alongside experienced engineers while taking ownership of meaningful validation work.
What You'll Do
- Execute and support IQ (Installation Qualification), OQ (Operational Qualification), and PQ (Performance Qualification) protocols
- Work on validation of lab systems, equipment, and utilities
- Partner with engineering, validation teams, and lab stakeholders
- Assist with project scheduling, coordination, and resource planning
- Support commissioning & qualification (CQV) activities across projects
- Contribute to GMP / GxP documentation and compliance efforts
- Learn to lead validation workstreams and progress into a Validation Project Lead role
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in:
- Validation Engineering
- CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Validation)
- or GMP-regulated environments (Pharma / Biotech)
- Strong understanding of:
- GMP / GxP / FDA regulations
- Validation lifecycle (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, QA, and operations teams
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Coachable, driven, and motivated to grow into leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
- Willingness to travel regionally (project-based work)
- Experience with validation documentation, protocols, and execution
Nice to Have
- Experience with lab systems, utilities, or manufacturing equipment validation
- Exposure to commissioning activities (C&Q / CQV)
- Familiarity with AI tools for validation or documentation
Why This Role
- Hands-on experience across pharma validation projects
- Clear path into senior validation or project leadership roles
- Work alongside experienced engineers in regulated environments
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