Validation Specialist​/Calibration Technician; CQV, GMP, Life Sciences

Position: Validation Specialist / Calibration Technician (CQV, GMP, Life Sciences)
Validation Specialist / Calibration Technician (CQV, GMP, Life Sciences)

• Location:
  
  Texas
• Salary: $65-85K + Bonus + Benefits

Are you looking to build a career in validation, commissioning, and qualification (CQV) within the pharmaceutical / life sciences industry? We're hiring a Validation Specialist / Calibration Technician 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 work streams and progress into a Validation Engineer / Project Lead role

What We're Looking For

• 2+ 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
• Real ownership early in your career

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