Senior Engineer/Specialist, Pharmaceutical Validation

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Department: Validation

LAPORTE is seeking a senior pharmaceutical validation engineer or specialist with ideally at least 5 years of experience in the validation and qualification of pharmaceutical equipment to join its Greater Vancouver team, located in Burnaby, BC. Our validation engineer will play a key role in managing validation activities, including drafting master documents, executing protocols, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Responsibilities:

• Drafting master validation documents (e.g., Validation Master Plan (VMP), risk analysis, cleaning matrix, User Requirements Specification (URS));
• Draft and execute equipment/system (IQ/OQ/PQ), process, and cleaning qualification protocols;
• Coordinate and ensure compliance with GMP during validation activities and general operations;
• Support our clients’ QA/Compliance teams in initiating change notices or reporting deviations to trigger CAPA, Change Control, deviations, or other relevant actions within the scope of validation activities;
• Manage client accounts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in science, engineering, or other relevant disciplines;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, in a manufacturing setting, or in consulting;
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP);
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes;
• Willingness to travel (to client sites).

Benefits
What we offer:

• Competitive Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards;
• Health and Wellness Programs: Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare);
• Retirement Plans: Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%;
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office;
• Professional Development: A work environment that encourages empowerment and professional growth. Professional reimbursement fees (e.g., APEGA, APEGS, EGBC, etc…) covered by the company;
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Mentorship programs, training, cross-department opportunities, etc.;
• Work-Life Balance: 3 weeks of regular vacation with 1 week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays. 1 week of Personal/Sick leave ;
• Inclusive Culture: A diverse, flexible, and non-conformist work environment that values equity, work-life balance, and promotes efficiency in daily tasks with enormous growth opportunities;
• Team-Building Activities: Lunch & Learn sessions, team retreats, outdoor activities, family get-togethers, and workshops;
• Other Benefits: Public transport and telephone reimbursement

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