CQV Engineer Jobs
CQV Engineer jobs are open across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and life sciences manufacturing, from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in commissioning, qualification, and validation of cleanrooms, process equipment, and automated manufacturing systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Description
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.
Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.
Company Culture Guidelines & Values:
- We empower and support our colleagues
- We commit to client success at every turn
- We have the courage to do the right thing
- We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
- We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise
Validation/CQV Engineer Responsibilities:
- Author, edit, and execute commissioning, qualification, and validation documentation (protocols, test scripts, and summary reports) for new equipment, systems, software, and processes introduced for NPI projects, as directed by the project leader
- Execute approved test scripts, record results accurately in line with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and document discrepancies for review and resolution
- Support installation verification, FAT/SAT, and operational testing of new equipment and line modifications, confirming components against specifications and approved drawings
- Support product changeovers and line readiness activities so new products can be introduced on schedule
- Maintain clear, detailed, audit-ready qualification and validation records that support NPI launch readiness
- Meet the project schedule for all assigned activities, communicating progress, risks, and timeline impacts to the project leader
- Collaborate with NPI project teams, Engineering, Automation, Quality, and vendors to resolve test issues and keep documentation accurate and current
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field
- 1-3 years of experience supporting validation, qualification, or testing activities; internship or co-op experience will be considered
- Experience in or supporting NPI, tech transfer, or new equipment and line introductions in pharmaceutical, medical device, combination product, or regulated packaging operations
- Ability to read and interpret technical schematics and drawings, or willingness to learn quickly
- GMP and Good Documentation Practice training
- Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office tools, including intermediate Word skills for authoring and editing large technical documents (styles, tables, tables of contents, track changes)
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain issues clearly and concisely and work effectively as part of a team
- Willingness to be on-site, full-time in Portland, ME
Benefits
Why Choose Verista?
- 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.
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
- FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
- Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
- 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
Verista collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a California Job Applicant, see the privacy notice for further details.
For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com
Description
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.
Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.
Company Culture Guidelines & Values:
- We empower and support our colleagues
- We commit to client success at every turn
- We have the courage to do the right thing
- We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
- We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise
Validation/CQV Engineer Responsibilities:
- Author, edit, and execute commissioning, qualification, and validation documentation (protocols, test scripts, and summary reports) for new equipment, systems, software, and processes introduced for NPI projects, as directed by the project leader
- Execute approved test scripts, record results accurately in line with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and document discrepancies for review and resolution
- Support installation verification, FAT/SAT, and operational testing of new equipment and line modifications, confirming components against specifications and approved drawings
- Support product changeovers and line readiness activities so new products can be introduced on schedule
- Maintain clear, detailed, audit-ready qualification and validation records that support NPI launch readiness
- Meet the project schedule for all assigned activities, communicating progress, risks, and timeline impacts to the project leader
- Collaborate with NPI project teams, Engineering, Automation, Quality, and vendors to resolve test issues and keep documentation accurate and current
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field
- 1-3 years of experience supporting validation, qualification, or testing activities; internship or co-op experience will be considered
- Experience in or supporting NPI, tech transfer, or new equipment and line introductions in pharmaceutical, medical device, combination product, or regulated packaging operations
- Ability to read and interpret technical schematics and drawings, or willingness to learn quickly
- GMP and Good Documentation Practice training
- Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office tools, including intermediate Word skills for authoring and editing large technical documents (styles, tables, tables of contents, track changes)
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain issues clearly and concisely and work effectively as part of a team
- Willingness to be on-site, full-time in Portland, ME
Benefits
Why Choose Verista?
- 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.
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
- FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
- Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
- 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
Verista collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a California Job Applicant, see the privacy notice for further details.
For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com
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Who's Hiring
- Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences19
- Verista8
- MMR CONSULTING7
- PM5
- Eurofins4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Manufacturing1
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in CQV engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical discipline
- Hands-on experience authoring and executing IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols
- Knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 11, Part 210, Part 211, and EU GMP guidelines
- Experience with computerized system validation and GAMP 5 methodology
- Familiarity with risk assessment tools such as FMEA and risk-based validation approaches
- Strong technical writing skills for deviation reports, validation summaries, and change controls
Tips for Your CQV Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to CQV phases
Hiring managers scan for C, Q, and V separately. Break your experience into commissioning, qualification, and validation sections and name the specific protocols you authored, such as IQ, OQ, and PQ, so reviewers can match you to their phase gaps instantly.
Highlight your validation documentation experience
Most postings require hands-on experience writing validation master plans, risk assessments, and deviations. Call out the documentation systems you've worked in, whether that's a paper-based quality system or an electronic system like a validated EDMS, to clear the initial screening fast.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cqv engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by facility type
CQV roles differ significantly between greenfield builds, tech transfers, and commercial production sites. When you search, note whether the posting describes a capital project or an ongoing operations site, then frame your cover letter around the validation lifecycle stage that employer actually needs.
Prepare a protocol walkthrough for interviews
Expect interviewers to ask you to walk through a protocol you authored from scope to execution to summary report. Pick one protocol where you caught a meaningful deviation or led a successful requalification and rehearse a clear narrative that includes the risk decision and regulatory rationale behind it.
Negotiate start date around system handover windows
Many CQV contractors and direct hires are brought on against a capital project timeline. If you're in late-stage interviews, ask which validation phase is next and when the system handover is scheduled. That context tells you exactly how much negotiating room you have on start date.
CQV Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cqv engineers?
Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, Verista, and MMR CONSULTING are hiring the most cqv engineers right now, with openings concentrated in New Jersey, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster around large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing expansions and biologics facility buildouts.
How many cqv engineer jobs are remote?
About 15% of cqv engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most validation work. Documentation-heavy roles such as validation master plan authoring, protocol writing, and regulatory submissions are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility.
How do you become a cqv engineer?
Start with a degree in chemical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering, or in a life sciences discipline such as biology, chemistry, or microbiology. Gain hands-on experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, ideally in a quality or technical operations role where you can work alongside a validation team. Build direct protocol authoring experience across IQ, OQ, and PQ cycles, deepen your knowledge of FDA regulations and GAMP 5, and pursue roles with increasing responsibility for full validation lifecycle ownership.
Can you get a cqv engineer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level cqv engineer roles do exist, typically at contract research organizations, generics manufacturers, or companies running large capital projects that need execution support. Focus on roles titled validation engineer, quality systems associate, or commissioning technician, since these are common entry points. Any lab, manufacturing, or quality internship where you touched SOPs, batch records, or equipment qualifications is directly relevant and worth highlighting on your resume.
What does the cqv engineer interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter or HR screen focused on your protocol experience and regulatory background, followed by a technical interview with a validation manager or engineering lead where you'll be asked to walk through a specific qualification project you executed. A final round typically involves a panel with quality, project management, and sometimes a site director, covering your documentation approach, how you handle deviations, and your familiarity with the site's regulatory environment.
Where can I find and apply to cqv engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to cqv engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, industry focus, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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