6485 - Project Engineer / Project Engineer 2

Verista; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Verista is seeking a Project Engineer to develop and optimize VHP decontamination cycles for pharmaceutical isolators and to lead validation activities in a cross-functional team.

You will author PQ protocols, analyze validation data, and ensure documentation meets cGMP standards while supporting lifecycle management and regulatory expectations. This role emphasizes technical writing and collaboration across engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with VHP cycle development and qualification for pharmaceutical isolators.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic processing and contamination control principles.
• Experience drafting and executing PQ protocols and validation reports.
• Excellent technical writing skills for protocols, risk assessments, and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize VHP decontamination cycles for pharmaceutical isolators.
• Create BI placement strategies and conduct challenge studies to identify worst-case locations.
• Execute VHP cycles and troubleshoot performance, distribution, and decontamination issues.
• Author and execute PQ protocols and related validation documents.
• Analyze validation data and prepare final reports; maintain lifecycle documentation.

Skills

VHP cycle development

aseptic processing

validation documentation

technical writing

cross-functional collaboration

troubleshooting

Job description

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

Project Engineer Responsibilities

• 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 in filling, 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 USD - $127,144 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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