QA Engineer, Validation

FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies in Holly Springs, NC is seeking a QA Engineer, Validation to drive quality oversight for commissioning, qualification, and validation lifecycle activities. You will review and approve validation documents and ensure systems remain in a validated state.

Strong communication and collaboration with global teams, knowledge of cGMP, regulatory expectations, and a willingness to support 24/7 manufacturing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering with 5 years of applicable industry experience; OR, Master’s degree with 3 years; OR, PhD with 1 year.
• 3+ years of experience working in a GMP regulated environment.
• Experience in Validation and/or Quality oversight, in an FDA regulated facility.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of ASTM E2500, Smartsheets, Trackwise, Veeva, Kneat validation software; understanding of GAMP5, Data Integrity, and 21 CFR Part 820 and Part 11.

Responsibilities

• Performs a subject matter expert (SME) role within the QA team for the development of documents, processes, and procedures for the Validation program.
• Assesses the impact of system and process modifications and maintains oversight of change management processes to ensure facilities, utilities and equipment are first validated and then maintained in a validated state.
• Provides oversight and approval of system and process lifecycle documentation, including risk and impact assessments, user requirements, product, process and equipment specifications, functional specifications, traceability matrices, qualification protocols, validation plans, and validation summary reports.
• Generates, reviews, and approves QA procedures for the validation approach and lifecycle documents for facilities, utilities and equipment.
• Generates, reviews, and approves QA documentation, procedures, and processes for QA support of manufacturing operations in cGMP regulated facility.
• Ensures project and operational quality objectives are met within desired timelines.
• Manufacturing (Clean Room) shop floor support for issue resolution, as needed.
• Participates in optimization or improvement initiatives and support regulatory agency and third-party inspections.
• Must be flexible to support 24/7 manufacturing facility.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Communication

English fluency

Problem solving

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering

Master’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering

PhD in Life Sciences or Engineering

Tools

ASTM E2500

Smartsheets

Trackwise

Veeva

Kneat validation software

Job description

Position Overview

The QA Engineer, Validation is responsible for helping to drive the Quality oversight for commissioning and qualification processes. This role is responsible for quality assurance oversight, review, and approval of validation activities and documents associated with new systems, changes to existing systems, maintaining the validated state of equipment/processes/systems, and decommissioning.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.

We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Performs a subject matter expert (SME) role within the QA team for the development of documents, processes, and procedures for the Validation program.
• Assesses the impact of system and process modifications and maintains oversight of change management processes to ensure facilities, utilities and equipment are first validated and then maintained in a validated state.
• Provides oversight and approval of system and process lifecycle documentation, including risk and impact assessments, user requirements, product, process and equipment specifications, functional specifications, traceability matrices, qualification protocols, validation plans, and validation summary reports.
• Generates, reviews, and approves QA procedures for the validation approach and lifecycle documents for facilities, utilities and equipment.
• Generates, reviews, and approves QA documentation, procedures, and processes for QA support of manufacturing operations in cGMP regulated facility.
• Ensures project and operational quality objectives are met within desired timelines.
• Manufacturing (Clean Room) shop floor support for issue resolution, as needed.
• Participates in optimization or improvement initiatives and support regulatory agency and third-party inspections.
• Must be flexible to support 24/7 manufacturing facility.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to partner with different teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and fluency in English.
• Strong time management, ability to meet tight deadlines to ensure effective prioritization of tasks.
• Ability to think critically and have superior problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative attitude with the willingness to work with global peers and cross-functional teams toward company and department goals.
• Basic knowledge and application of cGMP compliance and other related regulations.
• Fully embraces a Genki culture, able to bring positive energy to a dynamic work environment.
• Occasional opportunity for International and/or Domestic travel may be available.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering with 5 years of applicable industry experience; OR,
• Master’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering with 3 years of applicable industry experience; OR,
• PhD in Life Sciences or Engineering with 1 year of applicable experience.
• 3+ years of experience working in a GMP regulated environment.
• Experience in Validation and/or Quality oversight, in an FDA regulated facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge and experience with ASTM E2500, Smartsheets, Trackwise, Veeva, and Kneat validation software.
• High level of familiarity/understanding of validation of production equipment, hygienic utilities, quality systems, automation, manufacturing & IT Systems, and methodologies.
• Understanding of GAMP5, Data Integrity, and application of 21 CFR Part 820 and Part 11.
• Understanding of Drug Substance, Drug Product or Finished Goods manufacturing processes.
• Experience with startup projects or initiatives.
• Training and/or familiarity with Quality Risk Management principles.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to:

• Ability to discern audible cues.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time for up to 120 minutes.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time for up to 120 minutes.
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 10 pounds.

*LI-Onsite

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committedto providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

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