6485 - Project Engineer / Project Engineer 2

Verista, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with incentive program

Company-paid life and disability ins.

Additional insurance options (supp. &/

Health Savings Account

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Team social activities

Employee recognition program

Employee referral program

Parental leave and bereavement

Job summary

Verista is seeking a VHP validation specialist in Indianapolis, IN to lead cycle development and qualification for pharmaceutical isolators. The role emphasizes aseptic processing, BI placement, worst‑case strategies, and PQ protocol execution within a cGMP framework.

Ideal candidates bring strong technical writing, cross‑functional collaboration, and deep knowledge of regulatory expectations for VHP decontamination and barrier system lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with VHP cycle development and qualification for pharmaceutical isolators.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic processing and contamination control principles.
• Experience authoring and executing PQ protocols and final validation reports.
• Understanding GMP validation requirements in pharma/biotech manufacturing.
• Ability to troubleshoot VHP cycle development and performance issues.
• Excellent technical writing for protocols, reports, risk assessments, SOPs.
• Knowledge of regulatory expectations for VHP decontamination and lifecycle management.

Skills

VHP cycle development

BI placement strategies

PQ protocols

GMP validation

technical writing

regulatory knowledge

cross-functional collaboration

analyytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in science/engineering

Job description

Indianapolis, IN

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
• Develop and optimize VHP (Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide) decontamination cycles for pharmaceutical manufacturing isolators.
• Develop Biological Indicator (BI) placement strategies, including identification of worst‑case locations and execution of challenge studies.
• Execute VHP development cycles and troubleshoot cycle performance, distribution, and decontamination issues.
• Author and execute Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols for isolator decontamination systems.
• Analyze cycle and validation data, perform technical assessments, and prepare final reports.
• Author, review, and revise validation documentation, including:
  • Qualification protocols and reports
  • Risk assessments
  • SOPs
  • VHP cycle development documentation
  • Supporting validation and lifecycle documentation
• Provide technical guidance on VHP implementation, validation strategy, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure activities and documentation comply with cGMP requirements and applicable regulatory/industry standards.
• Collaborate with Validation, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross‑functional stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with VHP cycle development and qualification for pharmaceutical isolators.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic processing and contamination control principles.
• Experience developing and executing BI placement and worst‑case challenge strategies.
• Experience authoring and executing PQ protocols and preparing final validation reports.
• Strong understanding of GMP validation requirements within pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting VHP cycle development and performance issues.
• Strong technical writing skills with experience authoring protocols, reports, risk assessments, and SOPs.
• Knowledge of current regulatory expectations and industry best practices for VHP decontamination and isolator qualification.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional communication skills.
• Experience supporting sterile/aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Experience with VHP systems used infilling, packaging, or other aseptic manufacturing isolators.
• Familiarity with contamination control strategies and the qualification/lifecycle management of barrier systems.

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

$85,470 - $127,144 USD

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.
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 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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For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com