Validation Engineer I

Perrigouk; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Benefits tailored to you and family

Job summary

Perrigo in Allegan, Michigan is seeking a Validation Engineer to prepare and review validation plans, protocols, reports and studies for processes, packaging, cleaning and equipment. The role ensures events occur in line with procedures and regulatory expectations.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry or Pharmacy with pharma experience, strong analytical and writing skills, and familiarity with FDA/cGMP requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy or closely allied field, plus one year of pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Analytical skills with problem-solving ability and good interpersonal skills.
• Experience with FDA requirements and cGMP.
• Ability to write technical documents for applications and systems of medium complexity.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and changing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of statistics; computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review plans, protocols, reports, and studies for validation activities (Process, Packaging, Cleaning, and Equipment).
• Coordinate timing of validation events; supervise deviations and corrective actions.
• Review master plans and SOPs to ensure compliance with product specifications and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Statistical understanding

Time management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy

Job description

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

Perrigo is now hiring for a Validation Engineer who will work out of our facilities in Allegan, Michigan. The Validation Engineer will primarily be responsible for preparing and reviewing plans, protocols, reports, and studies associated with validation activities (Process, Packaging, Cleaning, and Equipment).

Scope of the Role

The incumbent will ensure that validation events occur in conformance with approved procedures and regulatory requirements. The incumbent will coordinate the timing of validation events. This person will also assess deviations and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
The Validation Engineer will perform validation periodic reviews and revise/review master plans and standard operating procedures in conformance with operational, quality, and regulatory requirements. The professional in this role will also review technical documents to ensure that validation acceptance criteria are consistent with product and process specifications.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy or a closely allied field, combined with one year of pharmaceutical industry experience required.
• High level of analytical skills with proven problem-solving ability, and good interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the interpretation and application of FDA requirements and cGMP are necessary.
• Ability to write technical documents relating to applications and systems of medium complexity.
• The incumbent must have demonstrated the ability to organize multiple tasks and changing priorities to meet project deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
• Basic understanding of statistics preferred. Computer literacy is required.

Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out morehere

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo