Senior Validation Engineer

Fagron Sterile Services

$85K — $100K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical, Industrial, Automation, or Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience in pharmaceuticals.
  • 3-5 years in metrology and validation of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
  • Experience with regulatory inspections and defending validation work.
  • Familiarity with the injectable pharmaceutical industry and sterile compounding is preferred.
  • Proven experience working in cGMP environments, understanding FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines.
  • Knowledge of data integrity regulations under 21 CFR Part 11 and Eudralex Volume 4.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, execute, and summarize validation protocols and reports.
  • Utilize Kaye AVS Validator for programming and operations.
  • Interpret equipment P&IDs and electrical/pneumatic drawings.
  • Apply knowledge of PC and PLC-based control systems.
  • Ensure compliance with FDA and cGMP guidelines in validation tasks.
  • Validate utilities and various pharmaceutical filling machines and equipment.
  • Execute process validation and stability studies.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with company matching contribution.
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Health savings account (HSA).
  • Holiday and paid time off.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Full Job Description
About The Job
The successful candidate will have experience validating manufacturing equipment and PLC and Computer-Based control systems. Perform and document instrument calibration and validation activities on a variety of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and troubleshooting and repair and, process validation i.e., media fills and stability studies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, execute and summarize validation protocols and reports.
  • Proficiency with the Kaye AVS Validator (Programming, Operating, Setup etc.
  • Able to read and understand equipment PI&Ds, Electrical, Pneumatic and arrangement drawings.
  • Working knowledge of PC and PLC base control systems software and hardware.
  • Working knowledge of FDA and cGMP guidelines as related to CVQ.
  • Experience validating and qualifying, but not limited to Utilities, Distillate Systems, Syringe, Vial and Eye Dropper Filling Machines, Autoclaves, Glassware and Vial Washers, Stability Chambers Drug Product Storage and Cleanrooms.
  • Experience with PV and Stability studies.
  • Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
  • Uses rigorous and logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
  • Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life as to not allow one to dominate the other.

Basic Qualifications
  • BS degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Automation, or Chemical Engineering. and/or equivalent experience in pharmaceutical related discipline.
  • 3 to 5 years experiences in metrology and validation of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
  • Experience participating in regulatory inspections and explaining/defending work.
  • General knowledge of the injectable pharmaceutical industry, sterile compounding preferred.
  • Experience working in cGMP environments meeting FDA, EMA, ICH guidelines, local regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Working knowledge of applicable GMP regulations, particularly 21 CFR Part 11, Eudralex Volume 4 Annex 11, and current FDA/MHRA guidance on Data Integrity.
  • Experience with aspects of pharmaceutical GMP regulations (e.g. quality systems, root cause analysis).
  • Knowledge of GMP including international regulations.
  • Knowledge of applicable parts of 21 CFR Part 210, and 211 regulations and guidance.
  • Ability to handle multiple and changing priorities and tight deadlines while remaining detail-oriented.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

What's on Offer?
Fagron offers its associates competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including a 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution; medical, vision and dental; health savings account (HSA); holiday/paid time off.

At Fagron, you'll find plenty of chances to grow - both personally and professionally. We work in an open, dynamic environment where your ideas and talents can shine.

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