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# Validation Engineer at Valspec

- **Company:** Valspec
- **Location:** Non-Headquarters
- **Posted:** 2026-09-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/valspec/jobs/6177737004

## Job description

Valspec—a global provider of system validation and lifecycle services—provides commissioning and qualification of computerized systems for clients in the Life Sciences industry. Established in 1999, Valspec’s mission is to provide a wide spectrum of services that help its clients meet their capital project and lifecycle maintenance goals.

Valspec’s projects are critical to the industry, and to the people who rely on its products. Many projects ensure that life-changing drugs are available to those who need them; others streamline production to meet demand at a lower cost, allowing for the discovery of new and innovative therapies.

Validation Engineer (CQV)

El Segundo, CA | Onsite | 6-Month Project | Start Date: November 2, 2026 Valspec | Life Sciences Commissioning, Qualification & Validation Experts Based on Valspec's CQV and validation focus within regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

Help Bring Life-Changing Therapies to Patients

Valspec is seeking a hands-on Validation Engineer (CQV) to support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities at a cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in El Segundo, California.

If you enjoy being in the field, working directly with equipment, utilities, facilities, and cleanroom systems, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a team of experienced validation professionals supporting critical GMP manufacturing operations.

This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in fast-paced project environments and have practical experience with Facilities, HVAC, Cleanrooms, and Utility Systems within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or aseptic manufacturing operations.

Why El Segundo?

Located in the heart of Southern California's biotech and aerospace corridor, El Segundo offers easy access to numerous communities with reasonable commuting options, including:

- Manhattan Beach
- Redondo Beach
- Hermosa Beach
- Torrance
- Hawthorne
- Inglewood
- Culver City
- Marina del Rey
- Playa Vista
- Long Beach
- Carson
- Gardena
- Palos Verdes
- Los Angeles (Westside)
- Huntington Beach (for candidates comfortable with a longer commute)

Enjoy year-round sunshine, coastal living, excellent restaurants, and easy access to beaches while supporting impactful pharmaceutical manufacturing projects.

## Key Responsibilities

- Execute commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for GMP facilities and manufacturing systems.
- Develop and execute IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols.
- Generate validation protocols, summary reports, deviations, and protocol exceptions.
- Support qualification of facility systems, cleanrooms, HVAC systems, and GMP utilities.
- Schedule, coordinate, and execute qualification activities with cross-functional project teams.
- Review commissioning documentation and ensure readiness for qualification testing.
- Participate in project meetings as the CQV representative.
- Maintain GMP-compliant validation documentation.
- Support startup, troubleshooting, and system turnover activities.
- Work directly in manufacturing and facility environments with significant field presence.

Required Experience

Must Have

- 2-4 years of validation experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cell therapy, gene therapy, or similar regulated manufacturing environments.
- Equipment Validation (CQV) experience within a life sciences manufacturing environment.
- Direct experience authoring and executing validation protocols.
- Experience generating IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, validation summary reports, and protocol exceptions.
- Strong understanding of cGMP documentation requirements.
- Experience scheduling and executing qualification activities.

Strongly Preferred

- Facility Qualification experience.
- HVAC Qualification experience.
- Cleanroom Qualification experience.
- Utility Qualification experience including systems such as:
- WFI
- Purified Water
- Clean Steam
- Compressed Air
- Process Gases
- Experience supporting aseptic manufacturing, fill-finish, biotech, or sterile processing environments.
- Familiarity with ASTM E2500 and modern CQV methodologies.
- Ability to work independently in a highly collaborative project environment.

## What We're Looking For

✅ Hands-on, field-oriented engineer ✅ Comfortable working onsite daily ✅ Strong technical writing skills ✅ Ability to interface with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Validation teams ✅ Self-starter who enjoys solving problems and driving project execution

## About Valspec

Valspec is a specialized Commissioning, Qualification, Validation, Automation, and Digital GxP consulting organization supporting leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across North America. Since 1999, Valspec has delivered high-quality engineering and compliance solutions that help bring lifesaving therapies to market. Valspec is an ESOP company focused on technical excellence, integrity, and employee ownership.

## Compensation

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 annually

Salary range is an estimate for project-based employment and varies based on experience, qualifications, and employment type. Higher compensation may be available for highly qualified consultants, independent contractors, or short-term project assignments.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join Valspec and help support the facilities and manufacturing systems that deliver critical therapies to patients around the world.

Apply Today!

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.

When receiving e-mails from a Proconex or Valspec recruiter, you will only receive e-mails from addresses ending in @proconexdirect.com, @proconex.net or @valspec.net.  Any other domains are impersonations and should be ignored.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship.  Also, we are not interested in working on a corp-to-corp basis with other companies at this time.

Any third-party unsolicited resume submission(s) will immediately become the property of Valspec. Valspec will not pay any fee to a submitting employment agency, person, or entity unless a signed agreement is established.

Valspec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are committed to providing a professional environment free of any discrimination or harassment, and we are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.

## About Valspec

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Valspec provides end-to-end digital and conventional lifecycle services—validation, compliance, and systems assurance—for highly regulated life sciences organizations.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Royersford, Pennsylvania, United States
- **Founded**: 1999
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Life sciences services (biopharma, cell and gene therapy, advanced manufacturing)
- **Target customers**: B2B – life sciences manufacturers, biotech and pharmaceutical companies
- **Mission**: “Deliver trusted lifecycle solutions that streamline digital and conventional systems and drive critical milestones toward market success.”

## Products & Services
Valspec offers a suite of lifecycle services, not packaged products. Key service lines include:

- **eVLM Implementation & Qualification**: Deploy and qualify compliant electronic validation lifecycle management systems.
- **Software & Systems Assurance**: Validation and compliance for enterprise software (e.g., ERP, LIMS, MES).
- **Data Governance & Integrity**: Secure and govern critical GxP data.
- **IT/OT Infrastructure**: Design, implement, and qualify robust IT and operational technology environments.
- **Digital Solutions & AI**: Practical AI and digital solutions to accelerate performance.
- **Manufacturing Systems Qualification**: CSV and CQV for manufacturing equipment and automation.
- **Specialized Expertise**: Serialization (DSCSA compliance), single-use technologies, upstream/downstream purification, cell culture & fermentation, media & buffer prep, recovery, cleaning & sterilization, continuous manufacturing, fill/finish facilities.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of approximately $5.9M (latest estimate); 50 employees; 1,900+ projects executed across 185+ client sites.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Strategic partnerships with **Blue Mountain** (2024) and **ValGenesis** (2023). Talent sources include AVEVA, RoviSys, Emerson, Novartis, Regeneron, GSK.
- **Growth Signals**: 14 active job postings (as of mid-2026); headcount declined 5.5% YoY, but the company continues to hire for validation engineers and project managers. Recent strategic partnerships signal expansion in digital lifecycle solutions.

## Competitive Advantages
- **End-to-end lifecycle coverage**: From validation roots to full lifecycle leadership (data governance, IT/OT, digital solutions, AI) under one roof.
- **Deep domain expertise**: 25+ years exclusively in life sciences, with repeatable processes for highly regulated environments.
- **Quality-first mindset**: 100% commitment to compliance and inspection readiness; known for “precision with purpose.”
- **Flexible engagement models**: Short-term support to full lifecycle leadership; on-site, remote, or hybrid delivery.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand digital solutions and AI capabilities for life sciences.
- Strengthen partnerships (e.g., Blue Mountain, ValGenesis) to deliver integrated manufacturing and validation platforms.
- Maintain leadership in compliance and data integrity as regulatory demands evolve.
- Continue to invest in talent to support client needs across North America.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “People First” – described as a family culture where colleagues are friends, retention is high, and individuality is valued.
- **Flexibility**: Work from home, customer sites, or office; variety in day-to-day work.
- **Career Development**: Ongoing learning, advancement opportunities, and support for career goals.
- **Employee Ratings** (13 reviews on LinkedIn): Overall 3.8/5.0; Work-Life Balance 4.6, Culture 4.2, Career 3.8, Compensation 3.6.
- **Impact**: Work on life-changing therapies; projects directly support bringing drugs and treatments to patients.

## Sources
1. [valspec.net – Homepage](https://valspec.net/)
2. [valspec.net – About Us](https://valspec.net/about-us/)
3. [valspec.net – Careers](https://valspec.net/careers/)
4. [valspec.net – Expertise](https://valspec.net/expertise/)
5. [LinkedIn – Valspec Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/valspec)
6. [PR Newswire – Blue Mountain Partnership](https://www.prnewswire.com) (referenced in LinkedIn news, but exact URL not provided; use LinkedIn for news mentions)
7. [PR Newswire – ValGenesis Partnership](https://www.prnewswire.com) (same note)

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