QA Engineer (QAE)

Lupin Pharmaceuticals; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lupin Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer-CSV to drive administration, validation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of computerized Quality Systems across laboratory, manufacturing, and Quality operations in New Jersey.

The role covers system administration, end-user support for Veeva Vault QMS and QualityDocs, and ensuring compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11. Salary range $70,000–$90,000 with a 7.5% bonus; final offer depends on experience.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in Quality Systems, CSV, systems administration.
• Experience supporting laboratory, manufacturing, and/or enterprise computerized systems.
• Knowledge of GAMP 5, Annex 11, CSV, data integrity, and FDA/EU requirements.
• Experience with Veeva Vault or similar electronic Quality Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support PLCs, SCADA systems, Windows-based applications, laboratory instruments, manufacturing systems, and enterprise applications.
• Support system administration activities including user/role management, security configuration, audit trails, backup/restore, reporting, and other system configurations.
• Provide end-user and operational support for Veeva Vault QMS, QualityDocs, Vault Training, and other quality systems.
• Maintain and improve electronic Quality Systems, including workflows, configurations, procedures, and system processes.
• Develop and monitor Quality System metrics/KPIs, identify trends, and present results and improvement opportunities to management.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve the efficiency of Quality and computerized system processes.
• Perform CSV and data integrity activities including risk assessments, URS, configuration specifications, testing/UAT, RTM, validation reports, periodic reviews, and SOP updates.
• Support qualification (Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualification) reviews of laboratory instruments and manufacturing equipment.
• Partner with Quality, IT, Engineering, vendors, and business users to troubleshoot issues and implement system enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, 21 CFR Part 211, EU Annex 11, GAMP 5, Data Integrity.

Skills

GAMP 5

Annex 11

CSV

Data integrity

FDA/EU requirements

Tools

Veeva Vault

LIMS

ELN

SAP

MES

Job description

Job Description

Shape the Future of Quality Systems and Compliance Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer-CSV to support the administration, validation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of computerized and electronic Quality Systems across laboratory, manufacturing, and Quality operations.

• Administer and support PLCs, SCADA systems, Windows-based applications, laboratory instruments, manufacturing systems, and enterprise applications.
• Support system administration activities including user/role management, security configuration, audit trails, backup/restore, reporting, and other system configurations.
• Provide end-user and operational support for Veeva Vault QMS, QualityDocs, Vault Training, and other quality systems.
• Maintain and improve electronic Quality Systems, including workflows, configurations, procedures, and system processes.
• Develop and monitor Quality System metrics/KPIs, identify trends, and present results and improvement opportunities to management.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve the efficiency of Quality and computerized system processes.
• Perform CSV and data integrity activities including risk assessments, URS, configuration specifications, testing/UAT, RTM, validation reports, periodic reviews, and SOP updates.
• Support qualification (Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualification) reviews of laboratory instruments and manufacturing equipment.
• Partner with Quality, IT, Engineering, vendors, and business users to troubleshoot issues and implement system enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, 21 CFR Part 211, EU Annex 11, GAMP 5, Data Integrity.

Qualification and Experience

• Strong knowledge of GAMP 5, Annex 11, CSV, data integrity, and applicable FDA/EU requirements.
• Experience with Veeva Vault or similar electronic Quality Systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Hands on knowledge on Veeva, LIMS, ELN, SAP, and MES systems is preferred
• 3-8 years of experience in Quality Systems, CSV, systems administration.
• Experience supporting laboratory, manufacturing, and/or enterprise computerized systems

The anticipated salary range for this position in New Jersey is $70,000 .00 to $90,000.00, plus discretionary 7.5% performance bonus (based upon eligibility). The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Lupin is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Lupin is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other classification as required by applicable law.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of the position generally include: standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. In some circumstances, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and crawling may apply. This position may require lifting up to 15 pounds occasionally. Generally work is performed in an office environment.

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Competencies

• Collaboration
• Customer Centricity
• Developing Talent
• Innovation & Creativity
• Process Excellence
• Result Orientation
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Agility