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CQV Engineer

Katalyst CRO
Portland, ME Contractor
POSTED ON 9/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/11/2026
Summary

Seeking a CQV Validation Engineer with 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (CQV) for standalone manufacturing equipment in a GMP-regulated environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Perform CQV activities for standalone equipment.
  • Author and execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, validation plans, and reports.
  • Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
  • Perform risk assessments and support deviations, CAPA, and change control.
  • Review vendor documentation, equipment manuals, and engineering drawings.
  • Ensure compliance with FDA, cGMP, GAMP 5, and 21 CFR Part 11.

Education & Experience:

  • 5 years of CQV validation experience in Pharma/Biotech.
  • Strong experience with standalone equipment qualification.
  • Hands-on experience with IQ/OQ/PQ protocol authoring and execution.
  • Knowledge of FDA, cGMP, GAMP 5, ISPE, and 21 CFR Part 11.
  • Preferred Equipment
  • Autoclaves, Washers, Bioreactors, Mixers, Tanks & Vessels, CIP/SIP Systems, Process Skids, Filling Equipment, Packaging Equipment, Incubators, and Freezers.

Hourly Wage Estimation for CQV Engineer in Portland, ME
$47.00 to $53.00
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