What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Validation Specialist IV position at The Steely Group?
The E quipment Validation Specialist role ensures all critical GMP equipment and systems are validated and maintained in compliance with user requirements, process parameters and global regulatory guidelines. The role provides Operations, Quality Assurance and regulatory bodies with scientifically sound, documented evidence that systems and processes will perform as required so they can be assured of a quality, compliant manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities :
Provide Subject Matter Expert support to Quality Control, Manufacturing and other departments for the design, operation and troubleshooting of equipment.
Drive / own the validation plans and execution of equipment changes and process improvements.
Execution of Installation Qualifications / Operational Qualifications and drafting Performance Qualifications as required.
Perform Equipment Validation activities to include Validation Maintenance Quality Systems review and requalification to ensure GMP equipment is continuously maintained in a validated state.
Program, organize, and maintain Validation equipment and supplies including dataloggers and probes.
Demonstrate a general understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and validation procedures for Installation Verification (IV / IQ), Steam-In-Place (SIP), Autoclaves, Clean Utilities, Shipping Validation, Temperature Mapping Controlled Storage Rooms and Equipment.
Develop validation protocols from plans and engineering documents.
Provide basic technical support when reviewing and approving SOPs, Protocols, Change Controls, Deviations, CAPA, etc.
Perform assigned Quality Systems activities within Document Management System (DMS), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and TrackWise Quality System (Change Control, Deviation, CAPA)
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements :
Bachelor of Science in a Science related discipline or relevant experience in the field
5-10 years of Manufacturing, QC, Validation experience
Advanced technical knowledge of Quality control and manufacturing operations.
Working knowledge and experience with Quality Systems including deviations, change controls, CAPAs, OTNs, deviations; both the system (TrackWise) and the practical applications in operations
Knowledgeable in process, equipment, cleaning, and computer system validations to the extent of being able to effectively review and approve protocols and reports and support implementation of new equipment.
Demonstrated ability to manage medium to large sized projects within required timeframes.
Demonstrate ability for effective Planning, Organizing and Controlling competency
Demonstrate sound decision making.
Ability to work inter-departmentally and with customers.
Demonstrates role model behaviors for GMP and Safety behaviors
Strong written and verbal communication skills
