Sr CQV and Packaging Engineer - Thousand Oaks, CA

Project Overview

Start: June/July 2026
Level of Experience: minimum 7+ years of CQV experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries
Length of Project: Approximately 12 months
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Location: 100% onsite in Thousand Oaks, CA
Position Type: Full-Time

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in the Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical industries
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Packaging Validation including filling and capping process, isolators, drop test, stress test and packaging systems.
• Strong technical writing and protocol/report development skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data and resolve validation issues.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with validation lifecycle management systems and quality management systems (TrackWise, Kneat, Veeva, etc., a plus).

Skills

• Develop and execute CQV protocols, reports, and risk assessments in accordance with client procedures and cGMP, FDA, EMA, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Cross-functional collaboration and coordination with Manufacturing and QA to ensure proper execution of validation activities.
• Investigate and support the resolution of protocol deviations and nonconformities.
• Support change control activities related to system and equipment modifications.
• Write and maintain SOPs related to system and equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ensure documentation meets internal quality standards and audit readiness.

Pay

HOURLY PAY RATE RANGE FOR THIS ROLE IS $90,000 - $120,000 ANNUALLY AS A W2

Schedule

40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Benefits

VTI Life Sciences strives to maintain and inspire professional excellence by providing Commissioning, Qualification, Quality Engineering, Automation, and Validation Services to the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Biologics, and Medical Device industries. VTI offers professional development, training, competitive compensation, excellent benefits, a matching 401K, plus a stimulating and collaborative work environment. We are committed to providing exciting career opportunities in a work environment that values trust, respect, openness, teamwork, creative talent, enthusiasm, and diligence.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior CQV Engineer to support a VTI client project in Thousand Oaks, CA. We need a Sr. CQV Engineer with experience developing, executing, and reporting CQV protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) for utility, HVAC, filling, and packaging systems.