Validation Engineer, Sterile

Merck & Co.; Town of Brookhaven (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amneal seeks a Validation Engineer, Sterile, in New York to support validation and qualification activities across manufacturing and packaging equipment, facilities, and systems in a sterile GMP environment.

You will prepare and execute FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, requalification, and related documentation, coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure adherence to site procedures. Strong writing and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or related field.
• MS/MA in engineering, life sciences, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years in validation or qualification in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Experience in sterile or aseptic environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise validation plans, protocols, and reports.
• Execute FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ and requalification activities.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain validation records and support CAPAs and deviations.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and change controls.

Skills

Validation & QA

cGMP knowledge

Documentation

Cross-functional

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Validation software

Microsoft Excel

Document management system

Job description

The Validation Engineer, Sterile, supports validation and qualification activities for manufacturing and packaging equipment, facilities, utilities, and systems in a sterile GMP environment. Prepares and executes FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ, PQ, and requalification protocols and reports, ensuring documentation meets specifications, cGMP standards, and site procedures. Coordinates activities with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, vendors, and contractors; documents deviations; and supports timely resolution, change control, CAPA, and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares and revises validation plans, protocols, reports, traceability matrices, risk assessments, and supporting documents for assigned equipment and systems. Reviews Design Qualification (DQ) documents and related design and vendor documentation for completeness and alignment with user requirements, cGMP expectations, and site procedures. Tracks assigned deliverables and communicates schedule, risks, and documentation needs to project stakeholders.
• Executes and documents factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), performance qualification (PQ), and requalification for manufacturing and packaging equipment, facilities, and utilities. Verifies test data and acceptance criteria, identifies discrepancies, initiates protocol deviations, and supports their investigation and resolution. Assists with the validation master plan, requalification program, and environmental monitoring performance qualification (EMPQ), as assigned.
• Supports commissioning, equipment installation, startup, and turnover to operations. Coordinates test execution with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, vendors, and contractors. Maintains validation schedules and document status; reviews drawings, specifications, calibration records, and turnover packages; and supports development of validation-related SOPs and training materials.
• Drafts and revises SOPs and work instructions. Initiates or supports change controls and validation impact assessments. Participates in investigations, root-cause analysis, data review, deviation resolution, and implementation and effectiveness verification of CAPAs related to validated systems.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and traceable validation records in accordance with cGMP, good documentation practices (GDP), data-integrity principles, approved procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. Supports audits and inspections by retrieving records and explaining assigned validation activities.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintains validation documents, equipment files, tracking logs, and requalification schedules in an inspection-ready state.Reviews user requirements, P&IDs, drawings, specifications, vendor manuals, calibration records, and maintenance records to support qualification activities.Coordinates field execution and confirms that approved protocols, trained personnel, calibrated instruments, materials, and system prerequisites are available.

Education:

• Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) Engineering, life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field - Required
• Master Degree (MS/MA) Engineering, life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field - Preferred

Experience:

• 2 years or more in Validation or qualification experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life-sciences manufacturing environment, or related field.
• 2 years or more in Experience in a sterile or aseptic environment

Specialized Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of cGMP, GDP, FDA regulations, and risk-based validation principles.
• Ability to draft and execute protocols, analyze test data, document discrepancies, and prepare clear reports.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, attention-to-detail, and technical-writing skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, vendors, and contractors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with electronic quality or validation systems and technical drawing review.

Additional Requirement:

This position requires successful completion of an OSHA-compliant Respirator Fit Test.

The base salary for this position ranges from $82,000 to $110,000 per year. Amneal ranges reflect the Company's good faith estimate of base salary that Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills. At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well-being with programs that helps you enjoy your career alongside life's many other commitments and opportunities.

Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] . Requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.