CQV Consultant - California

Senior Validation Engineer (CQV)

Join a leading biopharmaceutical manufacturer in the San Diego area as a Senior Validation Engineer supporting equipment and cleaning validation at a large-scale biologics manufacturing site. This is a hands-on contract role where you'll drive validation for upcoming tech transfers and equipment qualifications in a cGMP environment — a strong fit if you want high-impact field work at an established, stable operation without relocating out of Southern California.

About the Opportunity

You'll embed with an established validation team to support day-to-day validation activities and a pipeline of upcoming projects. Your focus will be equipment and cleaning validation — authoring and executing protocols, troubleshooting test results, and keeping documentation audit-ready as new tech transfers and equipment modifications come online. The work is central to keeping the site inspection-ready and its products flowing, so your judgment and technical rigor will be visible and valued.

What You'll Do

• Author and execute validation protocols for equipment and systems, including cleaning validation
• Lead troubleshooting and data analysis for validation test results
• Support tech transfers, equipment modifications, and requalification activities
• Maintain precise, audit-ready validation records and documentation
• Ensure all deliverables align with applicable industry and regulatory standards
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to keep projects on schedule

What You Bring

Required:

• 10+ years of validation experience in a cGMP biopharmaceutical or life sciences environment
• Demonstrated depth in equipment validation and cleaning validation
• Strong protocol authoring and technical writing skills
• Proven technical problem-solving and data analysis capability

Preferred:

• Experience supporting tech transfers or equipment qualification/requalification programs
• Familiarity with automated process systems and control platforms (e.g., DeltaV)
• Track record collaborating across engineering, operations, and quality functions

Details

• Work arrangement: 100% onsite, fully site-based
• Employment type:
  
  Contract, 12 months with possibility of extension
• Compensation: $65–$75/hour, depending on experience
• Location:
  
  San Diego area

Ready to Apply?

If you're a validation professional who takes ownership of your deliverables and thrives on hands-on field execution, we'd like to hear from you. Even if you don't check every box, we encourage you to apply — strong equipment and cleaning validation experience is what matters most.

Why Join Valspec?

At Valspec, we offer more than just a job — we provide a career experience rooted in a standout culture, collaborative environment, and a strong sense of ownership. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, every team member has a stake in our success, fostering a shared commitment to excellence and innovation. We also offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Premium medical coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Unique performance incentives
• And more — all designed to support your growth, well-being, and future.

Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is prioritized, and your success is shared.