Senior Validation Engineer - Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
About the Job
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
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 leade
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
General understanding of capital equipment implementation and process knowledge
Understanding validation documents, URS, IQ, OQ, PQ
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required
Ability to mentor and guide less experienced team members
Ability to communicate effectively with clients
Proven ability to identify areas of business expansion and report to management team for follow-up
Obvious business maturity and interpersonal skills to be able to effectively communicate and collaborate
Experience and capability of effectively communicating requirements (written and orally) with rationale to different levels of the client's organization
4 - 6 years of demonstrated role relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in leading CQV activities specific to Process Equipment
Proficiency using PC and Microsoft Office tools
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