Quality Engineer (Test Method Validation)

Nemera; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemera is seeking a Quality Engineer focused on Test Method Validation in Chicago. This hands-on role leads laboratory-based quality activities and collaborates with design, regulatory, and lab staff to ensure testing is planned, executed, and documented.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in QC/lab quality in pharma/medical devices, strong data analysis and technical writing skills, and experience with TMV/DV documentation. FDA/ISO knowledge is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required in Engineering, Science or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in QC, laboratory, or quality within medical device or pharmaceutical industries.
• Working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, etc.
• Experience authoring and executing TMV and DV documentation.

Responsibilities

• Author, review, and execute TMV protocols and reports.
• Develop and execute DV plans, protocols, and reports.
• Support hands-on verification and validation testing activities.
• Analyze test data, document results, and communicate findings to project teams.
• Investigate test failures and nonconformances; contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Hands-on lab testing

Data analysis

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Quality Engineer (Test Method Validation)

• Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Legal entity: Nemera Insight Chicago

With sales of €700m and 3,300 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing.

Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon).

We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities.

Overview:

• Ensures compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO)
• Leads laboratory-based quality activities, including hand on experience with Test Method Validation (TMV), Design Verification (DV), and product testing
• Authors, executes, and reviews test plans protocols, and reports to support product development
• Execute hands-on laboratory testing, data analysis, and technical investigations
• Collaborates with Design Engineering, Regulatory, and Laboratory staff to ensure testing activities are appropriately planned, executed, and documented
• Supports design controls, risk management, and other quality activities as needed

Responsibilities:

• Author, review, and execute TMV protocols and reports
• Develop and execute Design Verification plans, protocols, and reports
• Support hands-on verification and validation testing activities
• Analyze test data, document results, and communicate findings to project teams
• Investigate test failures, deviations, and nonconformances; support root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and traceability of testing and validation documentation
• Review and approve quality and testing documentation in accordance with development procedures
• Support project teams and laboratory on quality-related activities
• Provide support for other quality activities, including design controls and risk management documentation

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Science or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in QC, laboratory, or quality departments within medical device or pharmaceutical industries
• Working knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards (FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, etc.)
• Proven experience authoring and executing TMV and DV documentation
• Strong hands-on laboratory testing and data analysis experience
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab, JMP, or equivalent.
• Self-motivated with good communication and organization skills

Why Join Nemera?

At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives.

POSITION RANGE: $95,000- $115,000USD Salaried (This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)

Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.