Validation Engineer (CQV, GMP, Life Sciences)

Validation Engineer (CQV, GMP, Life Sciences)Location: Greater ChicagoSalary: $70-100K + Bonus + BenefitsNo Sponsorship, No RelocationAre 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 DoExecute and support IQ (Installation Qualification), OQ (Operational Qualification), and PQ (Performance Qualification) protocolsWork on validation of lab systems, equipment, and utilitiesPartner with engineering, validation teams, and lab stakeholdersAssist with project scheduling, coordination, and resource planningSupport commissioning & qualification (CQV) activities across projectsContribute to GMP / GxP documentation and compliance effortsLearn to lead validation workstreams and progress into a Validation Project Lead roleWhat We're Looking For5+ years of experience in:Validation EngineeringCQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Validation)or GMP-regulated environments (Pharma / Biotech)Strong understanding of:GMP / GxP / FDA regulationsValidation lifecycle (IQ/OQ/PQ)Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, QA, and operations teamsStrong communication and problem-solving skillsCoachable, driven, and motivated to grow into leadershipRequirementsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related fieldWillingness to travel regionally (project-based work)Experience with validation documentation, protocols, and executionNice to HaveExperience with lab systems, utilities, or manufacturing equipment validationExposure to commissioning activities (C&Q / CQV)Familiarity with AI tools for validation or documentationWhy This RoleHands-on experience across pharma validation projectsClear path into senior validation or project leadership rolesWork alongside experienced engineers in regulated environmentsValidation Engineer, Validation Specialist, CQV Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Qualification Engineer, GMP Validation, GxP, IQ OQ PQ, Pharmaceutical Validation, Life Sciences Validation, Equipment Validation, Utilities Validation, Computer System Validation, CSV Engineer, FDA Compliance, GMP Engineer Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

Created: 2026-04-02