Validation Engineer (Contract) 849

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a Validation Engineer for its Cell and Gene Therapies Facility in South Boston and Cambridge. The role involves commissioning, qualification and validation activities under the VCGT Validation leadership to support aseptic operations and GMP manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of aseptic validation experience, a B.S. in Engineering or related discipline, and the ability to work off-shift hours.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in aseptic operations and validation (systems level).
• Experience developing and executing Validation protocols in GMP Manufacturing and Analytical Laboratory environments.
• Flexibility for off-shift hours, including weekends and nights.
• Understanding of GMP, ISO, GAMP, ANSI concepts is desired.

Responsibilities

• Draft and implement Quality System documentation to establish validation practices.
• Author URS, IQ, OQ and PQ protocols and execute them per GDP and internal standards.
• Support qualification of Analytical Instrument and Manufacturing equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to schedule CQV activities and test plans.
• Ensure validation activities align with Vertex SOPs and global standards.

Skills

Aseptic operations

Validation

GMP/ISO/GAMP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

The Validation Engineer will report to the VCGT Validation leadership or an appropriate designee to execute Commissioning, Qualification and Validation activities for Vertex’s Cell and Gene Therapies Facility in one of their facilities located in South Boston and Cambridge.

** The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years experience in aseptic operations and validation (at a systems level) ***

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft and implement Quality System documentation designed to establish good validation practices within the organization.
• Author URS, IQ, OQ and PQ protocols and execute them in compliance with GDP guidelines and internal quality standards.
• Support all stages of qualification of Analytical Instrument and Manufacturing equipment.
• Support all stages of qualification of automated manufacturing equipment
• Conduct Analytical Instrumentation Qualifications in accordance with USP<1058> and Vertex SOPs.
• Conduct Automation Assessments to ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11.
• Coordinate with vendor personnel to schedule and execute of test plans, if required.
• Coordinates with the internal stakeholders to safely and effectively schedule CQV activities, whenever required.
• Effectively works with cross departmental stakeholders, including but not limited to information services, EH&S, Global Security, design teams, and quality.
• Author documents related to or support process validation related activities that include but not limited to aseptic process simulations (APS), process performance qualification, material qualifications, etc.
• Develop cycles for sterilization processes and validate them, if required.
• Completes Vertex assigned training and ensures that they are 100% compliant 100% of the time.
• Ensure that all Validation activities align with the current Vertex SOPs, global standards and cGMP guidelines.
• Supports right-the-first time culture for all documents distributed across the organization. Ensure the VCGT Validation team reputation and partnership is flourished with the cross-functional teams.

IDEAL CANDIDATES:

• Demonstrated ability to safely execute Validation activities in a dynamic fast paced environment.
• Experience developing and executing Validation protocols in a GMP Manufacturing and Analytical Laboratory areas.
• Receptive to change – Adapts (quickly) to changing circumstances.
• Flexibility for off-shift hours, including weekend and night shift work.
• A, B.S. in Engineering or related discipline with 1-3 years of Validation experience or equivalent professional experience.
• Understanding and application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field, GMP, ISO, GAMP, ANSI.

Pay Range

$55-$60/hr

No C2C or Third-Party Vendors