Sr​/Principal Validation Engineer

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Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. With over 50 years of experience and expertise Bachem provides products for research, clinical development and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide and offers a comprehensive range of services. Bachem operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations in Europe, the US and Asia.

The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For further information, see  .

The Sr. / Principal Validation Engineer fulfills a critical role in GMP operations, supporting cleaning validation activities for API and PMO manufacturing, and the qualification of equipment, facilities, utilities. This position will work in close cooperation with Manufacturing, Engineering, and other functional areas to plan and perform validation activities under the Quality Engineering scope of work. This individual must also monitor facility / utility validated systems, plan, write and execute validation/ qualification protocols, reports, and other technical documents, as well as conduct related investigations

• Develop strategy, establish acceptance criteria, generate, execute cleaning validation protocols and reports
• Perform, coordinate, execute and analyze cleaning recovery studies.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to address issues and ensure on-time completion of all qualification / validation deliverables.
• Provide qualification / validation guidance and strategy during project planning and development phases. Train, coach and mentor Quality Engineer I and II.
• Write validation protocols and final reports, test methods, standard operating procedures, and technical reports.
• Planning, writing, and executing qualification protocols (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) and reports.
• Independently conduct and document investigations related to validation studies.
• Based on validation studies, evaluate and make recommendations for improvements to operations, processes and methods.
• Accountable for the accuracy and validity of testing results
• Support and assist with l inspections and audits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Plan and perform required periodic re-validation / re-qualification activities
• Work and communicate with different associates within the company to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and projects.
• Adherence to cGMP and safety procedures and contribute to GMP systems improvements.

• Bachelor's degree in science discipline (chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry, biology, microbiology, chemical engineering or equivalent)
• Master’s degree in science related field (engineering, chemistry, biology or equivalent). (preferred)
• 5+ years of Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV) experience in a GMP/GDP environment
• Experience with planning, writing and executing qualification protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) and reports
• Experience with validation / monitoring of critical pharmaceutical utility systems, including purified water, nitrogen systems and cold storage units
• Experience with planning and execution of cleaning validation of production lab glassware and equipment including performance of validation studies, writing validation protocols and reports and other technical documents, as well as conducting validation related investigations (preferred)
• Experience with developing coupon spike and recovery studies for cleaning validation
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methods: root cause analysis, failure mode analysis and analyzing / organizing complex technical problems
• Understanding of cleaning validation requirements for pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of and ability to perform MAC calculation for APIs
• Understanding of GMP for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients per ICH Q7.
• Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations they undergo, including use of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• General lab instrumentation knowledge and operation experience.
• Capable of working methodically and adhering to rules and regulations.

Principal Engineer: $120,875 - $166,204

Placement of new hires in these wage ranges is based on several factors including education, skill sets, experience, and training.

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