Validation Engineer

    Highlights

    We are seeking an experienced Validation Engineer with strong hands-on experience qualifying and validating pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, specifically automated Parts Washers. Evaluate critical parameters including wash/rinse temperature, cycle time, detergent concentration, spray pressure/coverage, loading configurations, and drying parameters.

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    LocationBoulder, CO

    Description

    Job Description:
    We are seeking an experienced Validation Engineer with strong hands-on experience qualifying and validating pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, specifically automated Parts Washers.
    Key Responsibilities:
    • Execute validation and qualification activities for automated Parts Washers.
    • Develop, review, and execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and reports.
    • Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and equipment qualification.
    • Review URS, FS, DS, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and related documentation.
    • Support Parts Washer cleaning-cycle development and qualification.
    • Evaluate critical parameters including wash/rinse temperature, cycle time, detergent concentration, spray pressure/coverage, loading configurations, and drying parameters.
    • Execute/support riboflavin spray coverage testing.
    • Support cleaning validation, including visual inspection, swab/rinse sampling, TOC, conductivity, and residue testing.
    • Identify worst-case loads/soils and support cleaning acceptance criteria.
    • Resolve deviations, discrepancies, change controls, and CAPAs.
    • Collaborate with QA, Engineering, Manufacturing, QC, and equipment vendors.
    • Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA requirements, and site procedures.
    • Prepare clear, audit-ready validation documentation.
    Required Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field.
    • 5+ years of pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical validation or CQV experience.
    • Hands-on Parts Washer qualification/validation experience is highly preferred and a key requirement.
    • Strong IQ/OQ/PQ and FAT/SAT experience.
    • GMP/cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
    • Knowledge of cleaning validation and equipment qualification.
    • Experience with deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and validation documentation.
    • Ability to work independently at a manufacturing site.

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