Senior Validation Engineer

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That’s why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor’s Quality Control and Validation vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

The Sr. Validation Engineer will provide specialized knowledge in developing the strategy for equipment for processes and works with the validation team to ensure proper installation, operational and performance qualification of each piece of equipment up to and including all associated documentation. This includes products for medical device, excipient and bio-pharma manufacturing. Prepares all protocols and reports for validation work. Coordinates all validation activities by constant communication with affected departments and personnel; oversees and reviews validation area processes and procedures. The Sr. Validation Engineer is responsible for the theory and content of validation documents for equipment, processes, systems, software, changes and on-going review and revalidation of said items to ensure that validation documentation is compliant with validation requirements and policies. Provides facility, equipment and process qualification technical expertise. Author validation documents and execute validations of equipment, control systems and production processes. Directs the life cycle of launched products to support development of manufacturing processes, drive right-first time metrics, and reduce product rejects. Has responsibility for self-identification of process optimization opportunities, and detailed assessment of opportunities (process risk, financial cost/benefits, etc.). Participates in cross-functional assessments, as required to evaluate optimization opportunities/issues. Coordinate and lead validations to assure compliance with customer’s requirements, ISO 9001 & 13485, 21 CFR 210 & 211, 21CFR 820 ICH Q7 and IPEC for all departments within Avantor.

This position will report to the QC Manager and will report to our Solon, OH location.

What we’re looking for:

• Education: BS degree in Engineering or Life Science (Chemistry, Bio, Physics, etc.) preferred
• Experience: 4+ years of experience in an Equipment, Cleaning, Computer System, and/or Process Validation Engineering experience within a pharmaceutical or medical device company
  • Knowledge of Industrial Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance and Validation, CFRs and their application to Medical Devices
  • Knowledge of software packages supporting statistical data analysis, word processing, flow charting, and project management
  • Familiarity and understanding of manufacturing methods related to the production of medical devices and related products
  • Familiarity and understanding of technical disciplines related to Quality Control, including Engineering and process controls

Who you are:

• Use of computers and peripherals related to validation execution and document authoring
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to work and interface with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, as well as, with Consultants/Contractors to achieve projects' validation objectives
• Ability to analyze, investigate and propose approaches to technical and regulatory issues
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks/studies
• Ability to execute the Validation Plans for medical device and related product manufacturing equipment and facilities

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Interface effectively with management personnel in IT, Engineering, Quality, R&D, Sales and other technical disciplines.
• Provide technical decision making regarding validation strategies and requirements for large scale and complex projects.
• Author and approve validation plans, validation protocols, risk assessments, traceability matrices, validation reports, and other documents supporting validation for new and existing manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Perform, coordinate, and manage qualification testing.
• Represent Company in contacts with regulatory agencies, including interface with FDA inspectors and presentations to FDA management personnel in regards to validation activities.
• Coordinate the DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ and PV of all validation activities to assure compliance with customer requirements, ISO 9001 & 13485, 21 CFR 210 & 211, 21CFR 820 ICH Q7 and IPEC.
• Identify any areas for improvement and propose / implement approved necessary changes.
• Prepares, writes, and reviews validation protocols, Master Validation Plan (MVP), and documentation to ensure compliance and adherence to AVANTOR’s SOP’s, Customer specifications, ISO9001, ISO 13485, 21CFR820 and other applicable regulations. This includes regulatory bodies in the US and International.
• Maintains all Validations and assures they are updated as required. Periodic review is established based on a data review of quality inputs and outputs to assure outcome is as expected.
• Review need for validation with design group all processes, equipment, methods etc.
• Responsible for performing validation and managing large size validation projects and supervising technicians/engineers, providing necessary leadership and guidance.
• Responsible for the generation of protocols using a risk based approach that meets current regulatory requirements and industry practices, as well as performing design qualification.
• Responsible for managing to validation metrics.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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