3 Key Consulting, Inc.

CQV Validation Engineer, Biotech GMP Equipment – Remote (JP15497)

3 Key Consulting, Inc.  •  $48 - $54/hr  •  Thousand Oaks, CA (Remote)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Title: CQV Validation Engineer, Biotech GMP Equipment – Remote (JP15497)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320
Employment Type: Contract
Business Unit: Engineering Systems
Duration: 12+ months with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent
Posting Date: 06/16/2026
Pay Rate: $48 - $54/hour W2 with benefits
Notes: Fully Remote.

3 Key Consulting is hiring a C&Q Validation Engineer for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.



Primarily responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and documenting periodic reviews of GMP equipment to ensure continued state of validation, compliance with regulatory requirements, and suitability for intended use.  The role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Validation, and Maintenance teams to assess equipment performance, maintenance history, calibration status, deviations, change controls, and overall lifecycle management.


Key skills and requirements:
• Demonstrable experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or life science organization in a C&Q/CQV/validation maintenance role.

• Knowledge of cGMP commissioning/qualification/validation practices.

• Familiarity with biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.

• Familiarity with Kneat Gx Platform or other digital C&Q systems.

• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Knowledge of quality assurance principles including deviations and change control systems.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Able to think analytically with the ability to resolve issues.

• Able to manage own time efficiently.

Position could be extended to up to 3 years

Why is the Position Open?
Planned Project.

Top Must Have Skills:
Experience in commissioning/qualification/validation, experience in a GMP environment, knowledge of biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Execute periodic reviews of GMP equipment according to approved procedures and schedules. Assess

 equipment records including work orders, deviations, and change control records.

• Evaluate equipment records to verify continued fitness for intended use.

• Generate and/or revise periodic review reports.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, System Owners, Validation, and Quality teams as needed.

• Schedule and lead review meetings as needed to resolve issues.

• Ensure reviews are completed within established timelines and regulatory expectations.

• Maintain periodic review trackers and metrics.

• Identify opportunities to improve the equipment periodic review process.

• Other duties may be assigned to this role.


Basic Qualifications:

Master degree or Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience or Associate degree and 6 years of experience or high school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience

Employee Value Proposition:

Industry experience.

Red Flags:

Short tenures at previous jobs (<2 years)
No experience in commissioning/qualification/validation

Interview process:
1-2 Stages of interview | Video interview (Teams)

We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to  resumes@3keyconsulting.com  If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.

3 Key Consulting, Inc.

About 3 Key Consulting, Inc.

3Key Consulting specializes in the rapid recruitment and placement of business and IT professional within the life sciences and healthcare industries. With 12 years of experience, 3Key has established a vast network of industry professionals and forged strong partnerships/alliances with key academic institutions across the country to continually develop our business professional and niche skill pipeline.

3KC offers a full suite of staffing solutions including PEO and compliance services. 3KC has several technology and industry domain practices including competencies in business intelligence, healthcare and life sciences.

People, process, and technology are 3 key areas of focus that we carefully examine individually and jointly, in order to deliver on our client's 3 key areas of focus - better, faster and cost effective BI and staffing solutions.

MISSION:

To create a better work experience for our customers, partners and employees through exceptional dedication and performance.

• We make hiring easier

• We build strong teams

• We bring about positive outcomes

VISION:

3 Key Consulting’s responsibility is to continually improve the manner and efficiency in which human resources and businesses are brought together to create value. Our vision is to put programs into action that improve market efficiencies while helping businesses and people be more productive.

Industry
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Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Simi Valley, CA
Year Founded
2009
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