CQV Engineer / Validation Engineer 2 - 4896 - Verista

Verista’s 600 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:

• Managing and working collaboratively with clients’ quality representative to complete deviation investigation and resolution for problems and issues encountered during execution activities. Includes ability to complete root cause analysis.
• Supporting clients change management program – including authoring proposed changes, executing impact assessments/ regression analysis, and supporting client documentation of change results and release
• 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.
• Adherence with project schedule for all assigned activities.
• Maintaining clear, detailed records qualification and validation
• Documenting impact and risk assessments as part of a team.
• Completing user interface testing, software verification, and complete alarm testing on automated systems.
• Developing, reviewing, and executing testing documentation.
• Making recommendations for design or process modification based on test results when executing test scripts.
• Reading technical schematics to identify, locate, and test photo sensors, verify part numbers, and complete I/O testing on automated manufacturing equipment.
• General understanding of capital equipment implementation and process knowledge.
• Understanding validation documents, URS, IQ, OQ, PQ.
• Verifying system drawings including ability to review and as-built P&IDs (piping and instrumentation drawings) and I&C (instrumentation and controls) drawings as well as verifying electrical schematics with support of an electrical engineer

Requirements

• Must be willing to work onsite in Germantown, WI
• Bachelor of Science in Technical Field (engineering, life science, or equivalent) from accredited institution.
• Minimum 4 years technical experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Commissioning & Validation activities covering URS (GMP equipment)
• Demonstrated experience authoring and executing FAT, SAT, IOQ, CSV Protocols
• Specific experience with 6 reactors (2,000gal+)/receivers, Filter Dryers, Centrifuges, Core Dryers, Powder handling systems, clean rooms, support facilities and tank farms preferred
• Experience in a pharmaceutical / FDA-regulated manufacturing environment. A solid working knowledge of cGMP and facility/equipment validation requirements.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentations.
• Ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively in a professional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated understanding of risk-based approach to commissioning & qualification.
• Experience with testing of automated manufacturing equipment / systems (e.g., PLC-controlled).
• Outgoing personality with strong ability to communicate effectively with peers in clear, concise terms
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• GMP and Good Documentation Practice
• Intermediate skills with WORD (authoring/editing large technical documents with styles, tables, TOCs, track changes)
• Basic skills with EXCEL and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills and clear communication capabilities
• Experience with and tolerance for high levels of challenge and change
• Experience in GMP regulated environment
• Proven attention to detail and organization in project work
• Capable of working on assigned tasks without mentorship

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

For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com

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.

$59,951 - $108,000

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.