Process Validation Engineer – Senior Level
Location: Near Rochester, NY
Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $85,000 to $108,000 per year, based on experience
Benefits: No-cost health insurance, 10% annual bonus
About the Role Emerge is seeking a Senior Process Validation Engineer for a growing medical device manufacturer near Rochester, NY. This role involves developing and executing validations to ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory standards. The engineer will also support writing validation protocols and reports, as well as data analysis.
Key Responsibilities - Develop and maintain Master Validation Plans (MVP).
- Create and execute validation protocols for Facility, Utility, Cleanroom Qualification, Equipment Qualification, Process Validation, Cleaning Validation, and Test Validation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure equipment and process performance.
- Conduct qualification testing according to internal procedures or external standards.
- Analyze validation data and address any issues with root cause investigation.
- Produce detailed validation reports, including statistical analysis and conclusions.
- Supervise technicians in validation activities.
- Ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
- Support internal and external Quality System Audits.
- Implement process improvements and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Address non-conformance reports (NCRs) with a focus on root cause and prevention.
- Mentor and train less experienced team members in validation methodologies.
Qualifications - 10+ years of validation experience, with a focus on software validation preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical, or manufacturing discipline.
- Strong knowledge of validation and statistical tools, including Sampling Plans, Experimental Design, and Optimization.
- Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and Minitab Statistical Software.
- Experience with FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR) and ISO standards.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a matrixed organization.
- Experience with quality audits is preferred.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
If you are qualified for this position, please click “apply now”. Thank you in advance for applying; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted. \#INDDHMFG
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