CQV Engineer - Azzur Group

Azzur Group - Albany, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Albany, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The CQV Engineer will support and lead qualification efforts for facilities, utilities, and equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves overseeing the commissioning, qualification, and validation processes to maintain operational integrity and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead qualification activities for cleanrooms, HVAC systems, and utilities such as purified water, compressed air, and gas systems.
• Conduct system walk-downs, verify P&IDs, and address deficiencies or deviations identified during qualification.
• Author and execute Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols for manufacturing and laboratory equipment, including autoclaves, cryogenic freezers, and biosafety cabinets.
• Oversee validation testing to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and operational requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive qualification protocols, validation summary reports, and traceability matrices in adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Maintain organized and timely records to meet both internal and external audit requirements.
• Execute system testing using tools such as thermocouples, pressure sensors, and data loggers.
• Identify and resolve issues during commissioning and qualification phases.
• Work closely with project teams, including Quality Assurance, Operations, and Engineering, to ensure alignment on validation objectives.
• Support cross-functional teams during audits and regulatory inspections as a subject matter expert (SME) for CQV processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 3-8 years of experience in Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) in a cGMP-regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience with facilities, utilities, and equipment qualification.
• Proficient in drafting and executing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines such as FDA, EU GMP, and ICH.
• Familiarity with validation tools like thermocouples and data loggers.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)