Contractor, CSV/CQV Specialist
Location: Bend, OR (Onsite)
Duration: - Month Contract
Schedule: Full-time, onsite
Interview Process: Initial Teams interview followed by a panel interview (Teams or onsite; onsite may be required).
Hiring Manager Notes
Position Summary
Lonza is seeking a contractor-level CSV/CQV Specialist to support a high-priority backlog of qualification and validation activities within the CQV department. This role will provide validation support for analytical laboratory instruments, computerized systems, and GMP equipment while partnering closely with both the Instrumentation and CQV teams.
The successful candidate will split time supporting Dawn Bosco's CQV priorities and the Instrumentation team's CSV activities. This individual must be comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously, producing high-quality documentation, and working hands-on with laboratory instruments and equipment in a regulated cGMP environment. Because the position supports physical equipment and instrument qualification activities, onsite presence in Bend, Oregon is required.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop, execute, review, and maintain validation lifecycle documentation, including:
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Partner with Quality Control, Instrumentation, Engineering, Automation, Quality Assurance, and system owners to plan and execute validation activities.
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Prepare and support change controls, impact assessments, deviations, CAPAs, and validation protocols related to GMP equipment, analytical instruments, and computerized systems.
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Utilize and support the Kneat validation platform, including document creation, workflow routing, approvals, and record closure.
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Monitor field execution activities, identify gaps early, drive discrepancy resolution, and escalate issues as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline preferred.
Experience
Technical Knowledge
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Understanding of computerized systems, laboratory instruments, pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, specifications, procedures, and engineering drawings.
Key Competencies
Physical & Environmental Requirements
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Wear required PPE, including lab coats, safety glasses, gloves, and other protective equipment as required.
Job Sumary:
CQV Validation Specialist
Shift: ['cGMP Guidelines', 'Computer System Validation (CSV)', 'CQV']
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