Validation Engineer

About the role

The Quality Engineer (QE) / Validation fulfills a critical role in GMP operations, supporting cleaning validation activities for API and PMO manufacturing, and the qualification of equipment, facilities, utilities. This position will work in close cooperation with Manufacturing, Engineering, and other functional areas to plan and perform validation activities under the Quality Engineering scope of work.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy, establish acceptance criteria, generate, execute cleaning validation protocols and reports
• Perform, coordinate, execute and analyze cleaning recovery studies
• Lead cross-functional project teams to address issues and ensure on-time completion of all qualification / validation deliverables
• Provide qualification / validation guidance and strategy during project planning and development phases
• Train, coach and mentor team members
• Write validation protocols and final reports, test methods, standard operating procedures, and technical reports
• Plan, write, and execute qualification protocols (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) and reports
• Independently conduct and document investigations related to validation studies
• Based on validation studies, evaluate and make recommendations for improvements to operations, processes and methods
• Accountable for the accuracy and validity of testing results
• Support and assist with inspections and audits
• Plan and perform required periodic re-validation / re-qualification activities
• Work and communicate with different associates within the company to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and projects
• Adhere to cGMP and safety procedures and contribute to GMP systems improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science discipline (chemistry, biochemistry, biology or equivalent)
• Master's degree (preferred)
• 5+ years of Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (CQV) / cleaning validation experience in a GMP/GDP environment
• Experience with planning, writing and executing qualification protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) and reports
• Experience with validation / monitoring of critical pharmaceutical utility systems, including purified water, nitrogen systems and cold storage units
• Experience with planning and execution of cleaning validation of production lab glassware and equipment including performance of validation studies, writing validation protocols and reports and other technical documents, as well as conducting validation related investigations
• Experience with developing coupon spike and recovery studies for cleaning validation
• Understanding of cleaning validation requirements for pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of and ability to perform MAC calculation for APIs
• Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations they undergo, including use of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
• Mid or large-size CapEx project experience
• General lab instrumentation knowledge and operation experience
• Capable of working methodically and adhering to rules and regulations

Benefits

Base salary range: Engineer II: $84,274 - $115,877 Sr Engineer: $103,939 - $142,916 Placement of new hires in these wage ranges is based on several factors including education, skill sets, experience, and training.

Total Rewards: We offer all Team Members a total rewards package including competitive pay, annual performance bonus, a generous benefit package with comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation, personal and sick days.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Bachem takes responsibility for future generations by a careful handling of resources and avoiding environmental risks. We continually improve our ecological performance and develop and implement new approaches for enhancing employees’ environmental awareness.

EcoVadis has awarded Bachem Gold Medal status in their assessment of Bachem.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected status.