Genentech · 1 month ago
Validation Engineer/Senior Validation Engineer, Quality Control
Hillsboro, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $167K/yr
1+ years expGenentech is a drug product & finished goods manufacturing organization responsible for the reliable delivery of Roche’s commercial portfolio & pipeline products. They are seeking a QC Validation Engineer/Senior Validation Engineer to qualify various types of equipment/software that supports routine operations and introduction of new product lines, while also serving as a technical authority within the Quality Control organization.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturing
Responsibilities
You will author, review and complete equipment qualification / computer system qualification protocols and generate equipment lifecycle documents (i.e. User Requirements Specifications, Data Integrity Assessments, Test Protocols, Operational and Administration Procedures, etc.) using Roche’s electronic validation system (ValGenesis)
You will participate on analytical transfer teams with focus on equipment qualification. Facilitate / complete equipment gap assessments, contribute to comprehensive transfer plans, complete transfer activities related to equipment qualification in collaboration with QC Operations, Quality Validation and other Analytical Specialists from the donating and receiving sites
You will define, establish, standardize, and complete and/or improve practices for maintaining the validated state of QC equipment (analytical, microbial and bioassay) throughout its lifecycle through periodic reviews, monitoring, and re-qualification
You will serve as a site representative on network-wide validation teams formed to discuss emerging issues through resolution, and improve and standardize qualification of platform equipment. The information discussed at these teams are routinely submitted via a sponsor to decision making bodies within the relevant/impacted functional areas including HTO. As a representative, you will be the voice for HTO and are accountable for ensuring information / decisions are disseminated to and from these teams
You will participate in Quality Control investigations related to QC equipment issues and completing data driven impact assessments and actions
You will collaborate with key partners to identify and complete Corrective and Preventive Action actions
You will author, review, and/or approve various business process & compliance related documents such as, standard operating procedures, work instructions, monitoring protocols, monitoring reports, gap assessments, and risk assessments related to the supported methods
Qualification
Required
You hold a Bachelor's of Science degree with 1-3 years (Validation Engineer level) or 4-7 years (Senior Validation Engineer level) of dynamic experience in the pharmaceutical or scientific industry
You have significant experience working in a cGMP or similarly regulated environment
You possess a deep understanding of equipment and/or computer system validation practices, regulations, and industry guidelines and consistently apply this understanding when performing your tasks
You are a strong problem-solver and have the proven ability to solve and resolve analytical instrument issues
You have the judgment / discretion to advance matters of significance, ensuring efficient testing operations and regulatory compliance
You possess outstanding social skills and strong written and verbal communication skills. You use these skills to build effective multi-functional teams and commit to timely informed decisions and completion of simple to moderate actions from others
You have a passion and ability for mentoring and encouraging others and are able to build/ maintain effective multi-functional teams without direct management responsibilities
You will be working on site in a flexible open space work environment with random visits to a QC laboratory environment that requires laboratory gowning (lab coat, goggles, gloves)
You will work on/interact with analytical instruments and computerized systems/screens for long periods of time (6-8 hours)
You may be required to lift up to 25lbs
You may have to work with hazardous materials and chemicals
Benefits
A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
Relocation benefits are available for this position.
Company
Genentech
Genentech is a biotechnology research company that specializes in genetic testing and personalized medicines.
10001+ employees
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