Validation Engineer

Description

 Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Draft and implement Quality System documentation including SOPs and Traceability Matrix designed to establish good validation practices within the organization.
• Author URS, IQ, OQ and PQ protocols and execute them in compliance with GDP guidelines and internal quality standards.
• Coordinate all validation activities with vendors, analyze and assemble results, and draft validation reports.
• Provide input on user and/or functional requirements of current and future processing equipment, and draft appropriate documentation. Additionally, interface with Contract Manufacturers to ensure all relevant user and functional requirements are met.
• Provide support to non-engineering Staff, including those from R&D and Manufacturing, to ensure successful technology transfer and continuous improvement.
• Execute assigned duties on time and pro-actively telegraph delays and other issues to validation manager and other relevant stakeholders.
• Comply with all regulatory, corporate, and Quality System policies.

Requirements

 Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in the areas of Design Documentation (URS, FRS, DS, and other engineering specifications), Validation (IQ, OQ, PQ, PV, CSV, MVP, etc.), Quality Systems (Change Control, Non-Conformances, Requalification, etc) Understanding of c.G.x.P principles and familiarization with ISO guidelines.
• Working knowledge of Computer Systems Validation lifecycle and documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Must be able to work independently with adequate supervision, multi-task, and support several projects simultaneously.
• Must demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• A strong understanding of technical writing and presentation skills is required.

Educations and Experience:

• Degree in engineering / Pharmaceuticals or another relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 4+ years (BS) or 2+ years (MS) of experience working within a medical device environment or other FDA regulated environments.
• Experience with Biological products is highly desirable.