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CQV Consultant – Upstream / Downstream / CIP / PSE / Clean Utilities

Location: Holly Springs (100% Onsite)
Type: Long-Term Contract
Start Date: ASAP

Overview We are seeking experienced CQV Consultants to support a major biopharmaceutical manufacturing project in Holly Springs, NC. This is a long-term onsite opportunity supporting commissioning, qualification, and validation activities across multiple process and utility systems in a GMP manufacturing environment. We are specifically looking for strong “A+” level consultants with hands-on pharmaceutical or biotech project experience supporting large-scale manufacturing operations.

We are hiring CQV professionals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

Upstream Processing
Downstream Processing
CIP (Clean-in-Place) Systems
PSE (Process Support Equipment)
Clean Utilities

Key Responsibilities

Execute CQV lifecycle activities including commissioning, IQ/OQ, and field verification
Support startup and qualification of GMP manufacturing equipment and utility systems
Author, review, and execute validation documentation and protocols
Coordinate with engineering, operations, quality, automation, and project teams
Support deviation investigations, change controls, and CAPA activities
Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and regulatory requirements
Participate in walkdowns, system turnover, and punch-list resolution
Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with data integrity and quality standards

Qualifications

Prior CQV experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
Strong knowledge of commissioning and qualification processes
Experience supporting one or more of the following: Upstream, Downstream, CIP, PSE, or Clean Utilities systems
Familiarity with GMP documentation practices and regulatory requirements
Ability to work onsite in Holly Springs, NC on a full-time basis
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Experience

Large-scale biologics or vaccine manufacturing projects
Startup or greenfield facility experience
Experience with DeltaV, MES, or automated process systems
Knowledge of clean utilities including WFI, clean steam, compressed gases, and purified water systems

Valpro offers flexible career options that includes benefits such as paid time off, paid holidays, medical, 401K match, and other unique incentives.

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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.

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Valpro 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.

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