Facility and Validation Engineer

## Facility and Validation Engineer Apply remote type:
On-site locations:
The Woodlands, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
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R5662## The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow.  Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

Bionova is a rapidly growing, biologics CDMO focused on developing and manufacturing recombinant protein products using mammalian cell culture processes. Our business success is built on bringing together top scientific talent, arming them with the best available tools, and setting them loose in an agile, energized culture focused on solving difficult client problems. Because our success depends on our ability to exceed our clients’ expectations, we look for candidates with an innate desire to serve.

Adaptability and an interest in transformative action are also common attributes among our team. Bionova became a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei Medical in May 2022, a division of Tokyo-based Asahi Kasei Group. This acquisition has enabled Bionova to greatly accelerate growth of the business, both in capacity of current service offerings and expansion into new service offerings.
** Company:
** Bionova Scientific LLC
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* Job Description:

** Bionova Scientific an Asahi Kasei company is seeking a motivated, hands-on, and technically skilled
** Facility and Validation Engineer
** to join our growing
** Facilities & Engineering (F&E)
** team. As part of the F&E group, you will support facility operations across GMP manufacturing, Development and Quality control laboratories, and utility systems and play a critical role in capital expansion, qualification, validation, and EHS program implementation.

This role provides a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to Advanced Therapies operations—including engineering design, equipment qualification, clean utility management, and cross-functional collaboration to enable successful GMP execution and facility growth, that ultimately improve patient outcomes.

Location:

The Woodlands Texas
** Company

Summary:

** Bionova Scientific is a rapidly growing, biologics and plasmid DNA manufacturing CDMO focused on developing and manufacturing recombinant protein products using mammalian cell culture processes. Our business success is built on bringing together top scientific talent, arming them with the best available tools, and setting them loose in an agile, energized culture focused on solving difficult client problems.

Because our success depends on our ability to exceed our clients’ expectations, we look for candidates with an innate desire to serve. Adaptability and an interest in transformative action are also common attributes among our team.
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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

**### GMP Manufacturing Facility Support
* Perform, manage or oversee preventive and corrective maintenance on GMP-critical utilities: HVAC, compressed gases, cryogenics, cleanroom systems, etc.
* Lead or support equipment validation efforts, including protocol generation, execution, and final report compilation.
* Monitor and maintain environmental conditions (temperature, RH, pressure) via BMS/EMS systems to ensure GMP compliance and audit readiness.
* Monitor critical parameters (e.g., temp, RH, DP) using BMS/EMS systems; respond to deviations and maintain control environments per Annex 1 and FDA expectations.
* Maintain and improve calibration and PM programs, using CMMS to track assets, work orders, and compliance records.
* Own or support commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and validation for process equipment (FAT/SAT).
* Own or support commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and validation for clean utilities (e.g., WFI, RO/DI, HVAC, BSCs, autoclaves) in accordance with GMP and validation protocols.
* Ensure adherence to cGMP and GDP standards across all documentation and facility operations.
* Act as SME or system owner for designated utilities or equipment. Support audits, deviations, CAPAs, and…