Sr. Validation Engineer

ProBio; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match on day one

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ProBio, a GenScript subsidiary, seeks a CQV specialist to support commissioning, qualification, and validation for GMP facilities, utilities, equipment, and systems. You will contribute to multiple client programs across clinical and commercial manufacturing in a fast-paced CDMO environment.

Responsibilities include developing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, supporting CSV per GAMP5 and 21 CFR Part 11, and coordinating with Manufacturing, Engineering, QA, QC, and external vendors.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in life science with 4+ years in drug/biologics GMP production in validation/engineering roles.
• CQV experience for biotechnology/pharmaceutical facilities is required.
• Familiar with CSV per GAMP 5 and CFR Part 11.
• Experience in aseptic fill/finish equipment qualification and APS is preferred.
• Experience authoring validation protocols for utility and equipment.
• Familiar with GMP principles and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Execute CQV activities for facilities, utilities, process equipment, and manufacturing systems.
• Develop, review, and execute IQ, OQ, PQ protocols and validation reports.
• Support validation of facilities, utilities, equipment, processes, cleaning, and computer systems.
• Coordinate validation activities with Manufacturing, Engineering, QA, QC, Automation and external vendors.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, equipment qualification, and facility expansion projects.
• Maintain validation documentation and ensure data integrity throughout the lifecycle.
• Support client audits, regulatory inspections, and internal quality audits.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Validation mindset

Education

BS/MS in life science

Tools

GAMP 5

CFR Part 11

Job description

ProBio, a subsidiary of GenScript, is a global CDMO offering end-to-end services from discovery to GMP for plasmids, antibodies, and cell & gene therapies. We bring together multidisciplinary expertise to accelerate development and manufacturing through customized, and comprehensive services. ProBio has established companies in the United States, the Netherlands, South Korea, and China (Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Nanjing) and other regions to serve global customers, and has helped customers in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific and other regions obtain more than 150 IND approvals since October 2017.

About the Job:

The position reports to the Associate Director of Validation and is responsible for supporting commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) activities for GMP manufacturing facilities, utilities, equipment, computerized systems, and manufacturing processes. This position plays a key role in supporting multiple client programs across clinical and commercial manufacturing within a fast-paced CDMO environment.

Responsibilities:

• Execute commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) activities for facilities, utilities, process equipment, and manufacturing systems.
• Develop, review, and execute IQ, OQ, PQ protocols and validation reports.
• Support facility, utility, equipment, process, cleaning, and computer system validation (CSV) activities.
• Support technology transfer and startup activities for new client manufacturing programs.
• Prepare validation documentation in accordance with cGMP, FDA, EU GMP, GAMP 5, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
• Support deviation investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and risk assessments related to validation activities.
• Coordinate validation activities with Manufacturing, Engineering, QA, QC, Automation, and external vendors.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, equipment qualification, and facility expansion projects.
• Maintain validation documentation and ensure data integrity throughout the validation lifecycle.
• Support client audits, regulatory inspections, and internal quality audits.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of validation processes and engineering systems.
• Support multiple client projects simultaneously while ensuring project timelines and quality requirements are achieved.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in life science or related field with a minimum 4 years of experience in drug/biologics industry in GMP production environment in roles of validation/engineering. Additional experience preferred.
• Working experience in CQV for biotechnology/pharmaceutical facility is required
• Familiar with CSV in accordance to GAMP 5 and CFR Part 11
• Familiarity with process, cleaning, assay validation a plus
• Experience in aseptic fill/finish equipment qualification and aseptic process simulation (APS) is preferred
• Experience in authoring of validation protocols for utility and equipment required
• Familiar with GMP operational principles and practice
• Ability to work across functional groups for team collaboration

Pay range is estimated between $80k - $120k based on skill set and experience.

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Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.

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