Process Validation Engineer

Process Validation EngineerLocation: Los Angeles, CALong-Term Project ResponsibilitiesExecute IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, process systems, and utility systems within GMP-regulated environments.Support commissioning, startup, and qualification activities for systems including process vessels, buffer vessels, filter presses, centrifuges, CIP skids, clean rooms, WFI systems, RO storage tanks, compressed air systems, nitrogen distribution systems, cold/chilled alcohol loops, process transfer lines, and pool tank piping.Author, review, execute, and finalize validation protocols and summary reports.Perform equipment and utility walkdowns to verify installation and operational readiness.Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, QA, and Validation teams to support project execution and compliance activities.Support deviation investigations, change controls, CAPA activities, and requalification efforts.Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, and company validation standards throughout the validation lifecycle.Maintain accurate validation documentation, execution records, and project timelines in fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.Required QualificationsMinimum 5+ years of CQV/validation experience within pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments.Hands-on experience executing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for process equipment, manufacturing systems, and GMP utilities.Experience qualifying systems such as CIP skids, clean rooms, WFI systems, RO systems, compressed air systems, nitrogen systems, process vessels, centrifuges, and related process piping/utilities preferred.Strong understanding of GMP regulations, commissioning activities, and validation lifecycle processes.Experience with equipment qualification, utility qualification, protocol execution, and validation documentation.Ability to independently execute validation activities and manage priorities within fast-paced manufacturing facilities.Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field preferred.