Senior Validation Engineer — Muskegon, MI at Verista

About Verista

Verista brings together a team of 500 experts to partner with the world's most recognizable brands in the life science industry. Our mission is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community, helping researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world's most pressing healthcare challenges. We provide innovative solutions and services that enable informed decision-making, driven by significant investment in our people and capabilities.

Our growth is fueled by world-class professionals who thrive in a team environment and share our commitment to enabling life sciences clients to improve lives. We are dedicated to making an impact every day through our core culture guidelines:

We empower and support our colleagues.
We commit to client success at every turn.
We have the courage to do the right thing.
We encourage an inclusive environment where colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Lab CQV / Senior Validation Engineer to join our team in Muskegon, MI. This on-site role is designed for a skilled professional with hands-on experience qualifying and validating a wide range of laboratory equipment and systems within a regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences environment.

In this position, you will be the driving force behind commissioning and qualification activities, working independently while collaborating closely with laboratory stakeholders and instrument vendors. You will support the full lifecycle of validation for both simple and complex laboratory instrumentation, ensuring that our clients' critical systems are robust, compliant, and ready for operation. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-growth organization where your technical expertise directly contributes to solving complex healthcare challenges.

Hiring Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply through our careers portal. For more information about our company and culture, please visit Verista.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Verista is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Walker Arena Parking, 2nd Street, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, 49440, United States

Muskegon, Michigan

Key Responsibilities

check_circleExecute commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for laboratory instruments and systems
check_circleDraft, review, and execute validation lifecycle documentation including protocols and reports
check_circleInterface with stakeholders to define testing scope, acceptance criteria, and qualification strategy
check_circlePerform impact and risk assessments to determine system criticality and GxP impact
check_circleTroubleshoot qualification issues, investigate deviations, and support root cause analysis
check_circleMaintain accurate and compliant qualification documentation in accordance with cGMP standards
check_circleSupport system integrations and assess data flow between laboratory instruments and software platforms
check_circleCoordinate qualification activities with project schedules to ensure timely execution

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or related technical discipline preferred
verified4–6 years of experience in CQV, qualification, validation, or laboratory systems support within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry
verifiedDirect hands-on experience qualifying complex laboratory instruments and systems in a regulated cGMP environment
verifiedKnowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 and GxP compliance expectations
verifiedFamiliarity with risk-based validation approaches and data integrity requirements

Nice to Have

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or related technical discipline. Experience working with laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, TOC analyzers, balances, spectrophotometers, stability chambers, or similar analytical equipment. Understanding of computerized laboratory systems and system integrations.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleCompany-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurancecheck_circleMedical, Dental & Vision insurancescheck_circleFSA, DCARE, and Commuter Benefitscheck_circleSupplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal InsuranceHealth Savings Account

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Iq/oq/pq, Urs, Risk Assessments, Traceability Matrices, Deviation Management, Change Control, HPLC, GC, Toc Analyzers, Spectrophotometers.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or related technical discipline preferred.

Frequently asked questions about Senior Lab CQV Engineer / Senior Validation Engineer at Verista

What does a Senior Lab CQV Engineer / Senior Validation Engineer at Verista do?expand_more

In this Senior Lab CQV Engineer / Senior Validation Engineer at Verista role, you will execute commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for laboratory instruments and systems; draft, review, and execute validation lifecycle documentation including protocols and reports; interface with stakeholders to define testing scope, acceptance criteria, and qualification strategy; and perform impact and risk assessments to determine system criticality and gxp impact.

What are the requirements for this Senior Lab CQV Engineer / Senior Validation Engineer role?expand_more

To qualify for the Senior Lab CQV Engineer / Senior Validation Engineer at Verista position, applicants should have: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or related technical discipline preferred; 4–6 years of experience in CQV, qualification, validation, or laboratory systems support within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry; Direct hands-on experience qualifying complex laboratory instruments and systems in a regulated cGMP environment; Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 and GxP compliance expectations; and Familiarity with risk-based validation approaches and data integrity requirements.

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Senior Lab CQV Engineer / Senior Validation Engineer at Verista is based in Walker Arena Parking, 2nd Street, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, 49440, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Verista has listed this Senior Lab CQV Engineer / Senior Validation Engineer role as on-site.

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Senior Lab CQV Engineer / Senior Validation Engineer at Verista typically requires 4–6 years of relevant experience at the senior level.

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Key skills for Senior Lab CQV Engineer / Senior Validation Engineer at Verista include Iq/oq/pq; Urs; Risk Assessments; Traceability Matrices; Deviation Management; Change Control; HPLC; and GC.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or related technical discipline preferred.

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Senior Lab CQV Engineer / Senior Validation Engineer at Verista is part of the scientific & qa job category on Recrutus.

Senior Lab CQV Engineer / Senior Validation Engineer