Quality Control Validation Scientist

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$90K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in biotechnology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 7 years in analytical development or validation in Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical environments, or an advanced degree.
  • Familiarity with KNEAT Program is a plus.
  • Experience in reviewing and approving Life Cycle Validation Documents.
  • Proficiency in commissioning and qualification protocols for equipment and utilities in Biopharmaceutical settings.
  • Expertise in Computer System Validation, including SCADA and MES.
  • Experience with QC/Micro Laboratory Instrument Qualification and method validation.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the validation and transfer of analytical laboratory methods.
  • Support the execution, issue resolution, and approval of test plans or protocols.
  • Troubleshoot analytical methods and equipment.
  • Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained and compliant with regulatory standards.
  • Generate protocols, reports, and other technical documents, including raw material qualifications.
  • Apply scientific principles and statistics to problem-solving and recommendations.
  • Assist in the installation, qualification, and maintenance of AQC instrumentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative laboratory environment.
  • Involvement in projects aligned with regulatory compliance and quality standards.
  • Access to continuous training and development opportunities.
  • Collaborative work culture that encourages knowledge sharing.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the biopharmaceutical field.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Drive analytical method validation/ transfer of laboratory methodologies.
  • Support the execution and issue resolution (e.g., discrepancies) and completion approval of test plans/protocols.
  • Support troubleshooting of analytical methods.
  • Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained in a validated state and that all analytical methods transferred follow company and regulatory requirements.
  • Responsible for protocol and report generation and other technical documents as required. This may include supporting raw material qualification for new products.
  • Use sound scientific principles and statistical techniques to solve problems and make recommendations.
  • May Support the installation, operational qualification (IOQ), maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation in the AQC group.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in biotechnology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Chemistry or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 7 years of analytical development or validation experience in Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical or related manufacturing environment, or an advanced degree.
  • Nice to have the KNEAT Program, not required.
  • Experienced in reviewing and approving Life Cycle Validation Documents including:
  • Familiar with paperless validation software for life science.
  • Commissioning, Installation, Operational and Performance Qualification protocols and reports for Equipment, Facilities & Utilities at Biopharmaceutical Manufacture plant.
  • Computer System Validation protocols and reports, including SCADA, MES.
  • QC/Micro Laboratory Instrument Qualification and method validation.
Skills:
  • Strong technical writing skills and able to write generate technical documents and reports that meet company and regulatory requirements.
  • Knowledge of analytical methods and operations with strong emphasis in problem-solving.
  • Knowledge about analytical method validation.
  • Intermediate statistical knowledge and experience with data analysis.
  • Knowledge concerning cGMP, especially lab related topics such as method validation and unexpected results investigation.
  • Basic knowledge about regulatory requirements concerning analytical instrumentation, and test methods.
  • Substantial knowledge and understanding in terms of regulatory standards requirements e.g., CGMP, QSR, USP, 21CFR, ICH etc.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Strategically and business-oriented thinking.

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