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PCI Pharma Services Ohio, LLC
Validation Analyst 1
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What they do
A Validation Specialist tests and documents the validity and accuracy of manufacturing systems and equipment. Tests processes and manages process validations. Provides technical support and implements operating procedures. May create documentation to show that a manufacturing or production process has consistent results and meets quality standards.
$86,678 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
at PCI Pharma Services Ohio, LLC in Rockford, Illinois, United States Job Description Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI. The Validation Analyst I is responsible for the qualification of pharmaceutical packaging equipment, processes, cleaning, facilities/utilities, and/or computer systems. Core functions include management of multiple limited risk validation projects, generation and execution of validation protocols, direct interface with internal/external customers/regulatory agencies, and determination of customer validation needs. Requires the ability to work with other departments to define, prioritize, schedule and complete validation projects such that PCI's internal/external compliance standards and production targets are achieved. Occasional overtime/weekend work is required. All Validation Analysts, regardless of Specialization, have the following core duties and responsibilities. 1. "Limited Risk Validation Projects" are generally defined as projects with the following conditions. a. Business needs of customer/project require standard time commitments. b. Low level of uncertainty in managing customer expectations. c. Standard validation approach as documented in the Validation Master Plan. d. Established criteria that are subject to minimal interpretation. 2. Serve as the primary validation representative for assigned projects. Conduct and/or participate in customer conference calls, customer/regulatory audits and inspections, and face-to-face meetings. 3. Interact with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Facilities, Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and external customers to determine requirements for new projects. 4. Review pre-validation documents including, but not limited to, User Requirement/Acceptance Testing, Factory/Site Acceptance Testing, Engineering Studies, and batch records/packaging instructions. 5. Prepare Validation documents including, but not limited to, protocols, parameter pages, statements, risk assessments, room/warehouse layouts, final summary reports, and periodic/product reviews. 6. Test equipment and systems for adherence to validation protocols and summarize results. 7. Conduct discrepancy investigations to identify root cause and corrective/preventive actions. 8. Knowledge of and adherence to all cGMP, regulatory, and global policies, procedures, and requirements. 9. Other documentation, assignments, and/or projects as assigned by management. After basic training, the Validation Analyst will be trained in 1 or more of the following specializations. 1. Equipment Validation Specialization a. Write/Execute/Summarize equipment qualification protocols for packaging equipment. Maintain Master Equipment List for executed validations. 2. Process/Cleaning Validation Specialization a. Write/Execute/Summarize process qualification and cleaning validation protocols for customer/product combinations. Maintain parameter pages for executed validations. Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)