Validation Engineer

Synerg; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Synerg is looking for a Validation Engineer in Boston, MA, who will assist with developing and executing validation protocols. You will drive quality performance and compliance in validation processes across various projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 3-10 years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. Key responsibilities include documentation generation, validation support, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Generous total rewards program, including flexible paid time off and remote work options available.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device industry.
• Hands-on equipment start-up and troubleshooting experience is highly desired.
• Report writing experience for IQ, OQ, PQ is needed.

Responsibilities

• Generate and execute life cycle documentation for cleaning and equipment.
• Support validation activities for client projects.
• Write reports summarizing validation and commissioning activities.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of FDA cGMP

Expertise in Process Equipment validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related life science field

Tools

Process Equipment

Computer Systems validation

Job description

Position Overview

Syner-G is seeking a Validation Engineer to assist with the development and execution of validation protocols for various types of processes. The Validation Engineer will be responsible for driving overall quality performance and compliance throughout the organization by defining, implementing, and maintaining the validation program.

Key Responsibilities

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

• Generate and execute life cycle documentation (FAT, SAT, IOQ, PQ) for cleaning, shipping, facilities, utilities, systems, equipment, and processes for (re)qualification/(re)verification.
• Support validation activities for client projects, including generation, execution, review, and closure of validation life cycle documents
• Write, review, and revise Installation, Operation, and Performance qualification/verification related documents, including any or all of the following: SOPs, validation master plans, guidelines and execution plans, automation, engineering design, commissioning, qualification or other technical documents, user requirement specifications (URS), functional requirement specifications (FRS), detailed design specifications, factory acceptance test documents (FAT), verification protocols, and/or commissioning test procedures.
• Write reports to summarize validation/verification/commissioning and/or revalidation/verification/commissioning activities.
• Write procedures, investigations, protocols, reports, change controls, etc., to support the execution and closeout of validation work.
• Perform execution support activities including P&ID walkdowns, drawing reviews, and ETOP verification.
• Perform thermal mapping of temperature-controlled chambers, warehouses, and SIP processes.
• Support the resolution of regulatory observations or manufacturing site issues.
• Execute periodic reviews and requalification for temperature chambers.

Qualifications and Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related life science field.

Technical Experience

• 3-10 years of experience within the biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device industry.
• Knowledge and experience working with FDA cGMP, FMEA, and Risk Analysis required.
• Expertise in Process Equipment, Utilities, Clean Room, and/or Computer Systems validation.
• Hands-on equipment start-up and troubleshooting experience is highly desired.
• Report writing experience for IQ, OQ, PQ.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to discuss technical topics with stakeholders and non-technical people is strongly desired.

Essential Functions

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements 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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.

Total Rewards Program

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company-paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work 'almost anywhere'. However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India.

Currently, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Legal Statement

Syner‑G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner‑G is an E-Verify employer.