What are the responsibilities and job description for the Validation Technician position at Aveva Drug Delivery Systems Inc?
Job Description
Job Title (Internal)
Validation Technician
Job Profile/Level:
One level below Validation Engineer
Line of Business (LOB) or Business Process Stream (BPS)
Operations / Validation
Department/Org Unit:
Validation Engineering
Reports Directly To:
Validation Supervisor
Reports Indirectly To:
Validation Manager
People Leader
Yes No
Number of Direct Reports and Job Titles
None
Revision Date
(Month / Day / Year)
09/24
Revision Number:
1
Job Location:
Aveva, Tamarac
Travel Requirements
Yes
No
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in the execution of validation protocols (Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ)) for manufacturing equipment, processes, utilities, and systems.
- Collect, organize, and analyze validation data and support the preparation of validation documentation, including reports, protocols, and deviations.
- Perform routine testing and monitoring of equipment and processes to ensure compliance with validation requirements.
- Support troubleshooting and investigations related to validation deviations, failures, and out-of-specification results.
- Participate in the calibration and maintenance of validation equipment and ensure all equipment is in a qualified state.
- Assist in preparing for regulatory inspections, audits, and customer visits by providing validation documentation and records as required.
- Support continuous improvement activities by identifying areas for optimization in validation processes and procedures.
- Maintain validation files, records, and databases in an organized manner to ensure traceability and compliance.
- Adhere to all safety, quality, and compliance requirements, including cGMP, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and validation protocols.
- Collaborate with Validation Engineers, Production, Quality Control, and other departments to ensure timely completion of validation activities.
- Operate in accordance with the company's Code of Conduct and Business Ethics and all established regulatory compliance and safety requirements.
- Perform all work in support of the companys values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Education
- An associate degree or a bachelors degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, engineering, chemistry, or a related discipline. Or 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in commissioning & qualification, or computer system validation or cleaning validation or process validation.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic understanding of validation principles, including IQ, OQ, PQ, and cGMP requirements.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with validation software or databases.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Basic troubleshooting skills for validation equipment and processes.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including SOPs, validation protocols, and engineering drawings.
- Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or similar regulated industry.
- Experience in supporting validation activities, including protocol execution and documentation preparation (preferred).
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People Leader:
Luis Hernandez
Senior Manager, Process Validation
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