Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Commissioning, Commissioning - Engineering, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Cross-Functional, Equipment Validation, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), FDA Requirements, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), GxP, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Systems, Leadership, Manufacturing Equipment, Problem Solving Skills, Process Validation, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Quality Assurance, System Validation, Technical Recruiting, Validation Documentation, Validation Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
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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