Packaging Validation Associate II - 1st Shift

For over 65 years, pharmaceutical and biotech companies have partnered with Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) to bring their sterile injectable products to market.

Simtra is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization with facilities in Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany. We offer a wide-range of delivery systems including prefilled-syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials, and sterile crystallization. Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, at Simtra, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support, and secondary packaging.

In addition to unmatched expertise and experience, we offer a uniquely collaborative approach. Clients look to Simtra as an extension of their own companies.

It is very rewarding industry to work in. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate, and bring-life changing medicines to patients worldwide.

The Packaging Validation Associate II supports all aspects of the inspection, labeling and packaging process. This includes development, equipment validation and general operations support. The position supports Packaging Development including the defining of inspection/labeling/packaging requirements, materials selection, package design, prototype development, package testing and the development of all related documentation. It also supports Packaging Validation including inspection/labeling/packaging equipment design, specification development, installation, qualification, vision tuning, validation and operational support. This position reports to the Manager, Packaging Validation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manages multiple projects providing technical support for inspection/labeling/packaging operations while working in a cross-functional team environment
• Develops and executes Validation documentation including Process Flow Diagrams, Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEAs), Protocols, Final Reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), etc.
• Assists Engineering Department on Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and User Requirement Specifications (URS)
• Participates in and leads project teams, creates timelines, tracks deliverables and communicates status updates to stakeholders.
• Formulates and recommends validation procedures and technical work in accordance with project and business objectives
• Participates in regulatory audits and leads Client and Vendor tours.
• Selects packaging materials; evaluates packaging components in terms of functionality and machinability; develops Bill of Materials (BOM), Component Specifications and Process Assembly Specifications
• Acts as Subject Mater Expert (SME), Change Control Owner, Non-Conformance and OCR (Out of Control Report) author
• Identifies and implements new project onboarding, process improvements, and changes to Automated Inspection, Labeling, and Packaging Machines
• Reviews and approves Packaging Technical Services documents
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, or technical related area is required.
• In-depth process knowledge of vision systems and related manufacturing equipment /process preferred
• Experienced understanding of cGMPs and other regulatory guidelines applicable to the medical/pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Ability to review Equipment Manuals including Engineering Equipment Drawings and Electrical Schematic Diagrams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: D365, BPLM, Trackwise, etc.)
• Manages time effectively and independently within assigned responsibilities
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects/workflows and manage time efficiently to meet established timelines
• Operates as a self-starter having the ability to complete tasks with minimal direction from manager
• Exhibits a sense of urgency to meet timelines and key milestones
• Possesses good leadership skills including ability to lead cross-functional departments in the implementation of new systems and modification of existing ones
  
  

Physical / Safety Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
• Position requires sitting/standing for long hours, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time
• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as applicable
• Must fully understand company safety rules and regulations
  
  

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Spouse Life Insurance
• Child Life Insurance
  
  

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match Time Off Program

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave and more
  
  

Adoption Reimbursement Program Education Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Community and Volunteer Service Program Additional Benefits

• Voluntary Insurance Benefits
• Vision Coverage
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal and more
  
  

Onsite Campus Amenities

• Workout Facility
• Cafeteria
• Credit Union
  
  

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/24

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

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