5940 - CQV Engineer / Validation Engineer

Description

Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Cqv Engineer Responsibilities:

• Designing validation plans
• Conducting and documenting impact and risk assessments with a full understanding of equipment/system/software operation and ability to assess direct, indirect, and no impact systems and functions within complex processes
• Assisting with pre and post study calibration verifications
• Assisting with execution of temperature mapping of equipment
• Maintaining (and ensuring the team maintains) clear, detailed records of qualification and validation, and change control activities for future compliance audits
• Designing and executing engineering studies for critical process parameter definition and verification prior to validation 
• Authoring, editing, and executing technical commissioning, qualification and validation documentation for standard equipment/systems/ software, and processes as part of team as directed by the project leader
• Running test scripts and documenting results
• Adhering to project schedule for all assigned activities
• Reviewing existing governing documents for revisions needed to facilitate new intended use of equipment
• Making recommendations for design or process modification based on test results when executing test scripts

Requirements:

• Must be willing to work onsite in Kalamazoo, MI
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline required
• 3+ years experience in engineering and/or project management in Clean (Qualified) & Black (Non-Qualified) Utility Verifications plus Facility systems Qualifications
• Experience with large scale small molecule and biologic manufacturing equipment including: tanks, skids, WFI, autoclaves, filling lines, packaging equipment, etc.
• Ability to mentor and guide less experienced team members
• Experience and capability of effectively communicating requirements (written and orally) with rationale to different levels of the client’s organization
• Demonstrated experience in leading CQV activities specific to Process Equipment
• Proficiency using PC and Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.

National (US) Range$65,000—$95,358 USD

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

• High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

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