Contract Associate CQV Engineer

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This posting is for a potential future role as we proactively build our talent pipeline. As new opportunities arise, we’ll review applicants and reach out to those whose experience aligns with our hiring needs.

You want to make a difference and have an impact… You enjoy having an influence in your day‑to‑day work… You are motivated by working alongside a team filled with subject matter experts who will help you learn and grow… You wake up every day and do what you do… because patients deserve better.

• Author, execute, and summarize commissioning and qualification deliverables including FAT/SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ protocols and reports for process equipment, clean utilities (WFI, clean steam, gases), HVAC/clean rooms, and automated systems.
• Apply risk‑based CQV approach in accordance with ASTM E2500, ICH Q9, and ISPE Baseline Guides.
• Perform field execution: system walk‑downs, punch‑list resolution, functional testing, loop checks, and startup support.
• Generate, investigate, and resolve deviations; support change control and CAPA processes in electronic quality systems.
• Author traceability matrices linking URS → critical aspects → testing.
• Collaborate daily with Engineering, Quality, Automation, Manufacturing, and client stakeholders.
• Provide technical input during design reviews and risk assessments (FMEA, PHA).
• Support validation maintenance activities (periodic review, re‑qualification, change control impact assessments).
• Lead small to medium subsystems or work packages under guidance of a senior CQV lead.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a science‑related field such as Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.

• 0‑2 years of hands‑on CQV experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and/or medical device industries
• Direct experience executing IOQ/PQ on automated equipment (filling lines, isolators, lyophilizers, device assembly equipment strongly preferred)
• Proven ability to author and execute qualification protocols independently
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP (21 CFR 210/211, Part 11, EU Annex 11), ASTM E2500, GAMP 5, and ISPE guidelines; experience with electronic documentation and quality management systems
• Excellent technical writing, organization, and communication skills

• Proven ability to develop validation strategy independently
• Detail‑oriented
• Highly organized
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Seasoned soft skills
• Team player
• IT and technology savvy
• Understanding of FDA’s CGMPs (i.e., Quality Systems)

Up to 50% travel is possible for onsite client CQV support.

Hourly rate is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and other intangibles evident during the interview process – as well as market conditions.

Kymanox is a life sciences professional services company dedicated to life sciences who has successfully delivered over 4000 projects across 20+ countries. It offers a dynamic, fulfilling team that helps a broad range of life science products get to market more quickly, more affordably, and with the highest quality and safety standards possible in today’s biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and combination product industries.

Kymanox encourages team members, especially new graduates, and young professionals, to work on a variety of projects to gain increased learnings in Kymanox’s service offerings and the life science industry as a whole. The company was founded in 2004 and has been growing steadily since its inception. Our corporate HQ is based in Research Triangle Park, NC.

To learn more about our company, please visit our website:
Life Science Solutions | Kymanox.

Kymanox is an equal‑opportunity employer and works diligently to protect the rights of job seekers by following all local, state, and federal laws as well as best Human Resource (HR) practices in the Life Science industry.

Entry level

Contract

Engineering and Information Technology

Professional Services

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