Cellares

Senior Quality Validation Specialist

Cellares$90K — $210K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline
  • 5 to 8 years of experience in a GMP environment; pharmaceutical, biologics, vaccines, or cell/gene therapy
  • 2+ years of direct experience in quality or validation with knowledge of cGMP regulations
  • Strong understanding of regulations for biologics and gene therapy products
  • Comprehensive knowledge of global GMP and regulatory requirements
  • Excellent understanding of risk management and CAPA processes
  • Experience in computerized systems validation (CSV) is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Review and approve complex documentation for GMP operations
  • Author and maintain the IDMO Site Validation Plan
  • Provide Quality oversight for process validation studies
  • Oversee cleanroom lifecycle programs and environmental monitoring
  • Identify and resolve technical and compliance issues
  • Support multiple areas requiring extensive regulatory and Quality System knowledge
  • Ensure compliance with procedures and regulatory expectations
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and report on equipment and system status
  • Act as Quality Engineering Subject Matter Expert during inspections
  • Drive continuous improvement and enhance productivity.

Benefits

  • Highly subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Onsite lunches
  • Stock options
  • Competitive base salaries.
Full Job Description
The Quality Validation team at our IDMO Bridgewater facility will be responsible for providing Quality Assurance oversight of environmental, equipment (analytical and production), facility & utility, site automation, process validation & engineering documents, test protocols, CAPAs, deviations, change control records, and additional site based technical documentation and activities. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain high standards of quality in a regulated environment.

Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.

Responsibilities

  • Review and approve complex documentation in support of GMP operations at the IDMO, including but not limited to facility plans, validation, CSV and other technical protocols and reports, trend reports, risk assessments, standard operating procedures, CAPAs, deviations, etc.
  • Author and maintain the IDMO Site Validation Plan
  • Provide Quality oversight of process validation studies and process performance qualifications
  • Provide oversight of cleanroom lifecycle programs including aseptic process simulations, environmental monitoring performance qualification, cleanroom certification & recertification, cleaning & sanitization, and facility controls
  • Proactively identify & resolve technical and compliance issues/gaps
  • Provide support to multiple areas within and, potentially, between facilities, requiring a high level of regulatory, Quality System, facility, equipment and process knowledge
  • Ensure adherence to internal procedures and industry/regulatory expectations related to facility/equipment controls and release before, during and after production operations (i.e. routine operations - calibration/maintenance, shutdowns, construction projects, etc.)
  • Collaborate with stakeholders within and outside of the IDMO Facility, and communicate equipment, facility and system status; monitor progress and issue status reports
  • Act as Quality Engineering Subject Matter Expert for responsible areas/projects during client or regulatory inspections
  • Drive continuous improvement and increase efficiency and productivity


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline
  • 5 to 8 years of experience in a GMP environment in pharmaceutical, biologics, vaccines, cell or gene therapy operations, including solid experience in Quality Systems and Regulatory CMC
  • 2+ years of direct experience in quality or validation, and demonstrated knowledge of relevant cGMP regulations
  • Excellent knowledge of the regulations for biologics, cell and gene therapy products
  • Strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); experience with on-site regulatory inspections is desirable
  • Comprehensive knowledge of global GMP and regulatory requirements for biotechnology, cell and gene therapy products and Quality by Design approaches
  • Excellent understanding of risk management and CAPA processes
  • Ability to understand and interpret complex scientific issues across multiple projects as it relates to regulatory requirements and strategy
  • Experience with computerized systems validation (CSV) is a plus.


$90,000 - $210,000 a year

Cellares total compensation package contains competitive base salaries, highly subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, 401(k) Matching, Onsite lunches, and Stock options. All displayed pay ranges are approximate, negotiable, and location dependent.

About Cellares

Cellares is a biotechnology company that is developing a platform for automated cell engineering. The platform uses advanced robotics and machine learning algorithms to streamline the process of cell engineering, making it faster, more efficient, and more cost-effective. Cellares' technology has a wide range of potential applications, including the development of new cell therapies for cancer and other diseases. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Cellares
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2018

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