Position

Validation Engineer (Lynchburg, VA)

Department:

Quality Assurance

For over 150 years, Fleet Laboratories’ success has come from adapting to a changing world with creative thinking and innovative product development. We've grown into a global leader of over 100 personal health and beauty products. As the world keeps evolving, so will we-- with unique new technologies and products that help our customer’s look and feel your best.

At Fleet Laboratories, the future is bright and our commitment to quality and innovation has never been stronger. Working here at our location in Lynchburg, VA, you will feel part of a team that works together to meet our consumer needs.

Fleet Laboratories is looking for a Validation Engineer. 

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY: 
Perform the functions for validation of product and cleaning of in-house manufacturing and packaging systems. This includes IQ/OQ/PQ, process validation and cleaning validation. Develop company validation standards. Support quality programs such as change control, calibration and technical releases.
 
Accountabilities

  • Perform all company validation functions related to manufacturing, raw materials, packaging, testing, and distribution of our products and raw materials, including writing protocols and final reports, reviewing testing methods, and analysis of data.
  • Moderate direct impact on profitability results from maintaining proper adherence to validation and stability guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and write validation policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Perform IQ/OQ/PQ, cleaning and utilities validation. Work closely with Engineering on new equipment specifications and engineering changes as related to process and cleaning validation.
  • Evaluate, identify and develop current company validation and stability standards to meet global requirements and current industry standards. 
  • Supervise, coordinate and provide QA oversight for line/ship tests.
  • Supervise, coordinate and provide QA oversight for the change control process at Fleet Laboratories.
  • Provide technical support on process investigations, quality improvement and CAPA activities (corrective and preventive action).
  • Participate in training and instruction of departmental supportive personnel and provide technical leadership to the department.
  • Provide technical support to a variety of corporate and international programs.
  • Perform other related duties as required.
  • Use considerable judgment skills to troubleshoot and rectify any problems in testing and processing of products while conforming to company standards for product quality.
  • Perform FATs as needed and provide technical expertise for acceptance test on site

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BS degree in Math, Science, Engineering or related field
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in pharmaceuticals or other GMP industry
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Validation and/or Technical Services
  • Experience with equipment qualification is recommended

WHAT WE OFFER

Here at Fleet, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career.

  • The start of a great career working with a diverse group of great people
  • The health and safety of every employee... our top priority
  • A clean, air-conditioned cGMP environment
  • Top notch benefits –paid time off, 401(K) retirement savings with company match, medical, dental and vision, pay annual targeted bonus, competitive pay, life insurance, Flexible spending account, and tuition reimbursement.
  • Stability – a record of strong financial performance and part of a growing $1billion company
  • A business supporting the Lynchburg community for over 150 years.

No Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Prestige is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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