Validation Engineer – Laboratory Instruments

• Why Patients Need You

  Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is flexible, innovative, and customer oriented. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance or analysis through research programs, your contribution will directly impact patients.

  Role Summary

  The position of Validation Engineer – Laboratory Instruments is an individual contributor role which, under the guidance of a more senior Validation Engineer or Manager, is responsible for the validation lifecycle of laboratory instruments within the Quality Laboratories at the Pfizer, Inc. sterile injectable manufacturing facility located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA. As a Validation Engineer – Laboratory Instruments, your focus on the job will contribute in achieving project tasks and goals. Through your domain knowledge and commitment, you will create a collaborative team environment for your colleagues. It is your hard work and dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

  Role Responsibilities

  • Serves as the validation representative for laboratory instruments and partnering with the laboratories, Quality System Administrators, Digital, Instrumentation and Quality Engineering on implementing new instruments at the site.
  • Initiates and leads risk assessment, gap analysis and deviation management for commissioning of, changes to, or decommissioning of laboratory instruments and associated instrument control software where applicable within the Quality Control laboratories.
  • Authors cGMP risk assessments, user requirements & functional specifications, validation plans, protocols (i.e. IQ, OQ, PQ), traceability matrices, reports, addendums, decommissioning plans and other validation deliverables as required by the site validation SOPs.
  • Ensures lab instrument’s adherence to national and international regulatory guidelines on Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures and Data Integrity, cGMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11/210/211, EU Annex 11, MHRA guidelines. Authors protocol to challenge the main aspects of these requirements during validation to demonstrate adherence. For systems found unable to fully comply, formulate workarounds/strategies with core stake holders to mitigate the gaps.
  • Assists the system owner with evaluating and recommending the appropriate user roles and privileges for data integrity (where applicable), writing instrument operation instructions and setting up preventive maintenance plans.
  • Performs periodic reviews of laboratory instruments and associated instrument control softwarewith focus on change control, deviation investigations and CAPA to ensure compliance and validated state of the instrument.
  • All other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  Must-Have

  • Applicant must have a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience OR an associate’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience OR a bachelor’s degree with 0+ years of relevant experience.
    Note: Relevant experience refers to validation of instruments including those with computerized systems (e.g. AA, DNA Sequencer, FT-IR, IC, ICP-MS, Keyence Instant Measurement, Particle Counter, SmartScope, TOC, UV_Vis, dimensional measurement systems) in a cGMP environment.
  • Excellent attention to detail and knowledgeable of FDA Regulations/Guidance, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Demonstrated understanding of global regulations on data integrity, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and validation/qualification requirements.
  • Ability to manage multiple activities and constantly change priorities.
  • Exposure to lab operations and scientific processes associated as well as familiarity with a variety of laboratory instruments within various areas (Biological, Chemical, Environmental Monitoring, Micro, etc.).
  • Ability to work both independently and in partnership with others; proven ability to use initiative and drive to achieve results.
  • Proven ability to follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Good communication skills, oral and written, and attention to detail.
  • Mastery of core computer software/systems (Word, Excel, Sharepoint, Teams, etc.).
  • Excellent organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple activities and constantly changing deadlines.

  Nice-to-Have

  • 2+ years’ experience in validation of instruments including those with computerized systems (e.g. AA,DNA Sequencer, FT-IR, IC, ICP-MS, Keyence Instant Measurement, Particle Counter, SmartScope, TOC, UV_Vis, dimensional measurement systems) strongly preferred.
  • Experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical cGMP manufacturing environment preferred.
  • 1+ years’ experience in performing periodic review of laboratory instruments including those with computerized systems.
  • Experience with Trackwise/Veeva Vault CR/PR/CAPA systems.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Mathematical and scientific reasoning ability.
• Occasionally lift a computer system and/or instrument up to 50 pounds.
• Use a computer terminal for up to 8 hours per shift, work around moving equipment, work with chemical and biological materials.
• Stand for up to 8 hours, sit for up to 8 hours, walking, climbing stairs, responding to visual warning indicators, respond to audible warning indicators, respond to color or special visual indicators, wear specialized protective.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Primary work schedule is Day shift ( M-F, 8 hours) , but evenings, weekends and holidays will be required as needed to support laboratory processes at the Rocky Mount site.
• Must be able to wear proper gowning and PPE in laboratory and manufacturing areas as required to meet GMP and/or OSHA requirements.
• Work safely in laboratory areas where biological and chemical hazards are present.

Work Location Assignment:On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $64,600.00 to $104,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits tendersglobal.net (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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