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cGMP Consulting
Cleaning Validation Subject Matter Expert
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What they do
An Operations and Maintenance Specialist works for a production plant or manufacturer. They may direct and coordinate the daily operations and maintenance of a facility in collaboration with leadership. May assist in establishing new system processes, such as improving production cost, product quality, policy and procedure implementation, material and inventory utilization, and operation efficiency.
$87,591 / year median in Illinois
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Cleaning Validation Subject Matter Expert cGMP Consulting - 5.0 North Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $120,000 - $160,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Content creation for technical audiences Technical documentation Technical writing experience within manufacturing GMP Manufacturing facility experience Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production Validation design FDA regulations Pharmaceutical manufacturing facility experience Full Job Description About Us At cGMP Consulting, we specialize in providing expert validation, qualification, and compliance services to the life sciences industry. Our team works with clients to ensure their facilities, equipment, and processes meet regulatory standards, enabling the safe and efficient production of pharmaceuticals. cGMP Consulting is based in Lake Forest, IL. Our main client locations are Melrose Park, IL, North Chicago, IL, Waukegan, IL and Pleasant Prairie, WI. Position Summary cGMP Consulting is seeking an experienced and driven individual to lead and manage cleaning validation activities, prepare and execute protocols, and act as SME regarding cleaning development and validation. This senior-level role offers significant autonomy, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to influence operations in a fast-paced, GMP-compliant manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, navigate complex troubleshooting challenges, drive change management efforts, and ensure timely and thorough completion of protocols. This candidate has deep experience in current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), along with a solid understanding of FDA regulations, and international compliance standards. Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Design and develop cleaning procedures for new product and manufacturing equipment. Provide technical support to cleaning activities associated with the manufacturing process. Lead the cleaning validation program and activities. Knowledge of cleaning agents and establishment of sound cleaning practices within new or refurbished manufacturing rooms and sampling suite areas. Design and support implementation of cleaning strategies for product transfer projects and product development projects. Investigate and conduct troubleshooting or root cause analysis of cleaning related incidents, deviations and cleaning out of specification results for non validated or under developed cleaning procedures. Lead enhancement of cleaning practices and review and approve work instructions. Support the periodic review of cleaning validation studies. Perform successful resolution of incidents and deviations related to cleaning activities. Issue change controls required for implementation of cleaning procedure changes. Requirements Minimum Bachelors' degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field of study. 4+ years' experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, including cleaning validation. Must be familiar with regulatory (FDA) requirements.