Job DescriptionBioTechnique is seeking a Validation Engineer II, with experience supporting validation and qualification activities in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or sterile manufacturing environments.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with facility and equipment qualification, cleanroom/airflow visualization studies, and autoclave validation. This role will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Facilities, Manufacturing, Microbiology, and Quality to execute validation activities in a fast-paced GMP manufacturing environment.
- Author and execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, validation plans, and summary reports.
- Support qualification and requalification of GMP facilities, utilities, manufacturing equipment, and cleanrooms.
- Support airflow visualization/smoke studies, including static and dynamic studies in aseptic environments.
- Perform autoclave qualification, including temperature mapping, heat penetration, leak testing, Bowie-Dick testing, biological indicators, and load qualification.
- Analyze validation and thermal mapping data and identify appropriate worst-case locations.
- Support equipment commissioning and qualification activities.
- Investigate validation discrepancies and support deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and impact assessments.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Facilities, Manufacturing, Quality, and Microbiology to ensure compliant and timely execution of validation activities.
- Maintain documentation in accordance with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related technical discipline.
- 3-5 years of validation/CQV experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biologics, or other regulated life-sciences manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience executing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.
- Experience with facility, utility, and equipment qualification.
- Strong technical writing, troubleshooting, and data-analysis skills.
- Working knowledge of cGMP, GDP, deviations, CAPA, change control, and risk-based validation.
- Preferred Experience
- Airflow visualization/smoke studies in aseptic or ISO-classified environments.
- Steam sterilization/autoclave qualification and temperature mapping.
- Experience with thermocouples, biological indicators, Kaye, or similar validation systems.
- Cleanroom qualification and ISO 14644 experience.
- Experience with electronic validation/documentation systems such as Kneat or similar platforms.
BenefitsOffering a full suite of benefits, PSC Biotech™ is firmly focused on diligently investing in our employees who enable our company to fulfill our mission and achieve success. We want to promote balance, so you not only enjoy your work, but also have the time and resources to live your life happy and healthy.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision - PSC pays 100% of all qualifying employee medical premiums and 50% for qualifying dependents
- Relocation assistance may be available depending on circumstances; details will be discussed during the interview process.
- Insurance options for Employee Assistance Programs, Basic Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability and more.
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
- Education Assistance
- Pet Insurance
- Fitness Benefits (Membership discounts and other perks/services at qualifying gyms like Anytime Fitness, 24-Hour Fitness, and more)
- Financial Perks and Discounts
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