Sterilization Validation - CQV Engineer
*Position Summary*
The Sterilization Validation/CQV Engineer will support development and execution of sterilization qualification activities involving autoclaves, SIP systems, thermometric studies, Biological Indicators, and associated sterilization cycles.
*Key Responsibilities*
* Develop and execute Sterilization PQ protocols.
* Prepare the corresponding Sterilization PQ final reports.
* Review existing and new autoclave cycles and load configurations.
* Support the qualification of new or modified sterilization cycles.
* Coordinate thermometric studies, including thermocouple and Biological Indicator placement and retrieval.
* Review temperature profiles, exposure times, lethality calculations, and other applicable cycle parameters.
* Evaluate sterilization cycle results against approved protocol acceptance criteria.
* Support sterilization conditional release activities as required.
* Review SIP cycles, when applicable.
* Generate and review PI Historian trends.
* Identify and communicate any nonconforming or unexpected sterilization results.
* Support investigations and technical assessments related to execution issues or discrepancies.
* Coordinate execution activities with Manufacturing, Engineering, QC/Microbiology, and Quality.
* Provide execution support during off-shifts, weekends, and extended-hour activities based on project needs.
* Review sterilization calculations, data, and execution results as required.
*Minimum Recommended Qualifications*
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
* At least 5 years of experience in validation within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
* At least 3 years of experience supporting sterilization validation activities.
* Hands-on experience with autoclave qualification.
* Experience with thermometric studies and the use of Biological Indicators.
* Knowledge of SIP systems and sterilization cycle parameters.
\*Weil Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.\*
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Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
* validation: 5 years (Required)
* Sterilization Validation: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person