Validation Engineer

Job Summary

Validation Engineer II is expected to execute validation and qualification activities for pharmaceutical manufacturing systems in compliance with cGMP requirements, industry standards, and standard operating procedures under guidance from Manager.

Area Of Responsibility

• Supports the execution of equipment validation and maintenance as required
• Execute, under supervision, equipment qualification and requalification for manufacturing
• Participates in the operation of process equipment as well as associated documentation
• Support execution of preventative maintenance of pharmaceutical process equipment and utilities
• Supports equipment readiness to support the production schedule and is in proper condition/calibration
• Provide operational coverage for manufacturing equipment and utilities
• Support production personnel on equipment and utility operation
• Support re-qualification of process equipment, testing & certifications of manufacturing process
• Support area manufacturing and new product/process transfer activities
• Participates in equipment/utility related CAPAs, Deviations, and Investigations
• Review, under supervision, process utilities and equipment logs
• Support loading / lyophylization cycle and coordination of equipment
• Participates in the troubleshoot and remediate exceptions found during FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ
• Supports timely closure of equipment/utility related CAPAs and/or Change Controls
• Support Validation of equipment/utilities/process transfers and re-qualifications
• Support URS/FS/DS engineering documents of process related systems
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Work Conditions

• Office
• Lab
• Manufacturing area/clean room area
• Maintenance Shop
• Exposure to noise, hot and cold, outside elements, some radiation
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, taste, smell
• Close vision; ability to adjust focus
• Operate computer/office machines, autoclave, depyrogenation oven, vial filler, freeze dryer, steam generators, power tools
• Wear proper gowning and safety equipment as needed
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
  
  

Travel Estimate

Up to 0%

Education and Job Qualification

• Bachelor’s in Science, Engineering or related field preferred or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 4 years related experience preferred
• Ability to oversee cGMP validation compliance efforts
• Ability to operate and maintain process equipment and utilizes (Sterilizers, Depyrogenation Ovens, Lyophilers, Incubators, CTU’s)
• Familiarity with FDA cGMP, SOPs and ISO standards
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and utilities
• Familiarity/Knowledge of aseptic techniques
• Excellent organizational skills
  
  

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $104,000 to $115,500. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.