Senior Engineer​/Specialist, Pharmaceutical Validation

LAPORTE is seeking a senior pharmaceutical validation engineer or specialist with ideally at least 5 years of experience in the validation and qualification of pharmaceutical equipment to join its Greater Calgary team. Our validation engineer will play a key role in managing validation activities, including drafting master documents, executing protocols, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Responsibilities

Drafting master validation documents (e.g., Validation Master Plan (VMP), risk analysis, cleaning matrix, User Requirements Specification (URS));

Draft and execute equipment/system (IQ/OQ/PQ), process, and cleaning qualification protocols;

Coordinate and ensure compliance with GMP during validation activities and general operations;

Support our clients’ QA/Compliance teams in initiating change notices or reporting deviations to trigger CAPA, Change Control, deviations, or other relevant actions within the scope of validation activities;

Manage client accounts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in science, engineering, or other relevant disciplines;

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, in a manufacturing setting, or in consulting;

Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP);

Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes;

Willingness to travel (to client sites).

Benefits

Competitive Salary:  Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards;

Health and Wellness Programs:  Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare);

Retirement Plans:  Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%;

Flexible Work Arrangements:  Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office;

Professional Development:  Professional reimbursement fees (e.g., APEGA, APEGS, EGBC, etc…) covered by the company;

Career Advancement Opportunities:  Mentorship programs, training, cross-department opportunities, etc.;

Work-Life Balance:  3 weeks of regular vacation with 1 week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays. 1 week of Personal/Sick leave;

Inclusive Culture:  A diverse, flexible, and non-conformist work environment that values equity, work-life balance, and promotes efficiency in daily tasks with enormous growth opportunities;

Team-Building

Activities:

Lunch & Learn sessions, team retreats, outdoor activities, family get-togethers, and workshops;

Other Benefits:  Public transport and telephone reimbursement

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