Validation Engineer

Company: Joul--
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Facilities Validation Engineer (Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical)

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
Location: Piscataway, NJ
Hours / Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM (some flexibility required)
Type: Contract-to-Hire

Must Haves:

BS or MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related field).
Minimum 4+ years of experience in facilities validation, commissioning, and qualification (CQV) in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
Hands-on experience developing and executing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for HVAC, water systems (WFI/RO/DI), clean steam, compressed air, or air handling systems in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Experience with WFI - Water for Injection, RO - Reverse Osmosis, DI - Deionized Water, a big plus
Strong knowledge of FDA, EU GMP, ICH Q7, ISPE Baseline Guides, and USP requirements for facilities and utilities in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical production.
Experience with GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, and electronic data integrity regulations.
Familiarity with automated environmental monitoring systems (EMS), SCADA, BMS, and PLC-based utility control systems is a plus.
Excellent technical writing, documentation, and risk assessment skills.


Responsibilities: Develop and execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for critical utilities and environmental systems within pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments, including HVAC, purified water systems (WFI, RO, DI), clean steam, compressed air, and air purification systems.
Perform facilities, utilities, and equipment commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) to ensure regulatory compliance in GMP manufacturing settings.
Conduct risk assessments (FMEA, hazard analysis) and develop mitigation strategies to maintain compliance with FDA/EU GMP regulations for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical operations.
Perform GAP analysis on existing facilities and utilities, providing remediation strategies to meet the latest regulatory expectations, including 21 CFR Part 210/211, ICH Q7, and ISPE Baseline Guides.
Support facility modifications, new installations, and process changes by ensuring proper qualification and validation for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical production.
Author validation master plans, protocols, reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cleanroom environments and biologics manufacturing facilities.
Work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, maintenance, and operations teams to troubleshoot validation challenges and implement continuous improvement initiatives in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical facilities.
Ensure temperature, humidity, and environmental monitoring systems are properly qualified and validated for GMP compliance.
Lead validation deviation investigations and develop corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans.


Benefits:
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.







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