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Title: Validation Engineer (CSV)
Location: Warren, NJ
The Validation Engineer CSV supports the successful implementation, deployment, maintenance, and administration of all validated computerized systems in compliance with policies, guidelines, and procedures. Through this work, the validation engineer supports the successful operation of facility, laboratory and business functions at multi-use sites through interaction with internal customers and external service providers. The incumbent in this role, identifies issues or unmet needs and initiates efforts to address them. This individual works independently to complete assignments and oversees the successful completion of tasks. Using solid analytical skills, the incumbent is able to recognize problems of moderate scope and complexity, and independently develop potential solutions and courses of action. This individual represents the work group on multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams and uses established relationships to influence and lead teams and stakeholders with fact-based, business value knowledge. The incumbent will own and/or provide SME input for deviations, investigations and change controls.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implements and maintains all validated computer systems in compliance with policies, guidelines and procedures.
- Develops change controls, validation plans, qualification protocols, associated reports and procedures.
- Executes equipment qualifications, validation protocols, and process improvement studies.
- Schedules and performs periodic review of validated computer systems
- Conducts investigations into qualification failures, develops and implements remediation plans
- Oversees vendors for qualification and metrology functions.
- Initiates, guides and reviews written procedures for calibration and preventive maintenance of stand-alone computerized systems
- Initiates, guides and reviews written procedures for administration of stand-alone computerized systems
- Works with other validation engineers to develop scientific approaches for calibration, equipment qualification and validation techniques.
- Initiates, manages and leads cross-functional/cross-site projects of small to medium scope and complexity.
- Manages laboratory computer system implementation projects including scheduling, procurement, site prep, installation, qualification, and turn over to business area.
- Provides expert guidance to internal customer groups in the procurement, operation, and compliance aspects of computerized systems to meet business needs in accordance with required schedules or dates.
- Assists facilities with new construction and relocation projects which involve computerized systems.
- Reviews calibration, qualification and validation documentation for accuracy, completeness and compliance to the company standards.
- Provides technical knowledge and direction as Laboratory Systems Management site representative during interactions with all cross functional groups, as required.
- Promotes and provides excellent customer service and support.
- Regularly reviews, prioritizes, coordinates and promptly responds to customer equipment qualification, system validation, and support requests.
- Provides technical support and guidance on calibration, equipment qualification, system validation, and data management. Interfaces with customers to ensure all expectations are being met.
- Maintains a positive relationship with all the members of the Equipment Commissioning and Qualification department and site customers while promoting a positive team environment.
- Promotes and maintains compliance with corporate, safety and regulatory policies.
- Maintains all required Corporate, Facilities and EHS training as required
- Champions adherence to and improvement of all safety procedures and hazard communication
Qualifications & Experience:
- BS degree in Engineering / Computer Science, or equivalent experience (degree not required)
- Preferred 5 years of experience in FDA-regulated GMP lab environment
- Must have experience using or working with stand-alone computerized lab systems
- Strong knowledge of cGXP requirements and good documentation practices related to computerized systems, equipment, and instrumentation within the pharmaceutical industry
- Advanced knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 compliance (candidates should be aware of this if they work in this field) and Data Integrity requirements
- Strong knowledge and experience with the operation and qualification of pharmaceutical laboratory and manufacturing computerized systems
- Strong experience writing and executing system validation & equipment qualification documents
- Ability to interact effectively with laboratory personnel, QA, and Facilities groups
- Maintains a high level of multi-tasking ability in conjunction with proven organizational skills. Strong ability to organize assigned tasks in a high paced environment and concurrently monitor tasks / assignments with others that may impact timely completion. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and activities simultaneously
- Strong written and excellent verbal communication skills along with excellent leadership skills that encourages empowerment and ownership within the team and organization. Extremely proficient at writing well-formulated emails and reports. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read and interpret engineering manuals/drawings relevant to the assigned task. Ability to effectively communicate with employees, contractors and vendors. Strong experience with technical writing and document development / generation
- Innate ability to learn new software as required for equipment qualification and system validations.
- Expertise in the evaluation of new computerized systems in an effort to identify compliance gaps early on in the process and implement mitigations to ensure the highest quality standards are met.
- Experience with implementation and validation of Delta V.
- Experience in system administration and troubleshooting.
Working Conditions:
- Occasional stooping, bending, stretching , pushing, pulling, reaching and/or lifting up to 50lbs
- Ability to sit, stand, walk and move within workspace for extended periods
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks including hand to finger manipulations, grasping, pushing and pulling
- Ability to climb ladders and work in elevated areas.
- Ability to work extra hours on limited occasions in order to meet deadlines
- Minimal travel in North America
Environmental Conditions:
- Environment may include working in office or in a laboratory / manufacturing area.
- Ability to work safely in an environment with hazardous, radioactive, and infectious materials and waste.
- Ability to work safely in an environment with exposure to high temperature / pressure steam, and other fluids, compressed gasses, odors, various noise levels, moving parts, vibration, wet/slippery areas and high voltage energy supplies
- Environment may include working at heights, in cold temperatures, and/or constricted spaces
- Ability to work safely when working alone, or working with others.
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