**Software Quality Engineer**

**Category:** Testing/Quality Assurance

**Main location:** United States, North Carolina, Durham

**Position ID:** J0324-0240

**Employment Type:** Full Time

**Position Description:**

CGI is seeking a seasoned MES software quality engineer to join our growing team supporting life science clients through end to end solution offerings and professional services. This person must be able to work in a cross-functional environment and interact with representatives from CGI, and our end-clients. This validation engineer will work at various CGI/ clients consulting and executing various life science business and IT initiatives from validation planning, shop floor, instrument integration and system processes expertise.

Location requirements: Must be able to work and travel to CGI and client sites in Durham, NC

**Your future duties and responsibilities:**

-Software Quality Engineers possess strong analytical skills and detailed understanding of the solution validation processes across regulated and non-regulated systems. They objectively evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, breakdown high level information into details, and abstract up low-level information to a general understanding distinguishing user request from the underlying needs of the business.

-Strong understanding of any of the following: 21 CFR Part 11, 210, 211, 820(Quality System Regulations) , FDA, Risk Assessment, GAMP 5, SCADA Analysis, Remediation, Retrospective Validation, Change Control, CAPA.

-Successful individuals will have significant experience within the Bio-Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Laboratory domain. Knowledge of Quality & Lab Manufacturing (good manufacturing practices (GMP)) business process for biotech or pharmaceutical industry. Specific expertise with Document and Change control process is required Analyse and validate quality management business processes (e.g., developing quality manuals, interpretations of regulations, policies, and related quality management SOPs). Assess and work with clients on quality management gaps, provide recommendations on remediation.

What youll be doing:

-Collaborates with clients, subject matter experts, and technical teams to execute the solutions validation deliverables for planning, development, and implementation and testing. Expertise in QC testing, laboratory process, and experience within a pharmaceutical GMP compliant analytical lab. Operate in Pharmaceutical QC Labs include Environmental Monitoring, Lab Instrumentation, Bioburden, Virology, Sterility, Stability, Analytical, etc. Familiar with GMP lab processes and data capture with knowledge of regulatory considerations

-Design, develop and execute quality deliverables such as Validation Protocols, CSV Regulatory Risk Assessment, Validation Protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ), Change Controls, Hypercare and Validation Summary Report.

-Demonstrates strong analytical skills and detailed understanding of solution validation processes including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational reports SOP and summaries

-Strong understanding of MES concepts, functionalities, and system integration principles. Must conduct testing,

troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance of MES to ensure system reliability and accuracy of data.

-Familiarity with MES software platforms, such as Werum PAS-X, LabX or similar systems.

**Required qualifications to be successful in this role:**

-Lab Software and Manufacturing Execution System Knowledge and Familiarity required; Mettler Toledo Systems (LabX) and or Werum MES

-Working Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, New Ways of Working & SDLC

-Familiarity with GxP Manufacturing Guidelines and/or GxP Quality Control / SCADA, Quality Assurance Experience Lab Equipment, Infrastructure

-Skilled in conceptualizing creative solutions, as well as documenting them and presenting/selling them to senior management. Confident and positive attitude, able to liaise with stakeholders at all levels and navigate company culture

-Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence

-Ability to manage internal and external projects from inception to successful implementation

-Familiarity with project management tools, methodology software development process, including requirement gathering, analysis/design, development tools/technologies, release/version control, contemporary validation testing methodologies and deployment management

-Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; expertise in setting and managing customer expectations

-Strong customer focus and ability to manage Client expectations

-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

-Strong organizational skills, able to make good decisions in a collaborative manner

-Bachelors degree in fields associated to labs and quality control systems

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $76,300 - $228,100.

At CGI we call our professionals members to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGIs benefits include:

Competitive base salaries

Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category

401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members

Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans

Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment.

Back-up child care, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more

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**Skills:**

Life Sciences

Customer Interface Management

**What you can expect from us:**

**Together, as owners, lets turn meaningful insights into action.**

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

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