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Validation Engineer

Validation Engineer
12+ month contract
Lewisville, TX (Onsite)

Designs, engineers, and implements quality systems to ensure regulatory compliance and quality improvements. This includes designing, planning, and executing validation activities for Over the Counter (O.T.C.) Drugs in accordance with Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory guidelines. Supports quality engineering initiatives (i.e., conducting process capability studies and process improvement investigations), to improve quality, capacity, and efficiency while reducing costs. Independently plan, perform and/or coordinate validation projects to ensure timely completion. Draft and coordinate execution of validation documents for Equipment Qualification (IQOQPQ), Process Validation and Cleaning Validation/Verification. Draft/or provide technical guidance for SOPs/Work Instructions and other master documents. Remain current with industry and regulatory agency trends. Provide technical leadership for deviation investigations. Analyze data and provide recommendations for improvements in manufacturing process, and equipment. Prepare protocols and other technical documents, and participate in the interpretation of data, collaborating with other departments. Other responsibilities as directed.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with personnel in Quality Assurance Laboratories (Microbiology (QCM) and Chemistry (QCA)), Process Development, Product Integrity, Engineering, Contract Services, Regulatory Affairs, Package Engineering, Scheduling, Packaging, Processing and Central Weigh to design, plan, write protocols, execute, document results, and gain the required approvals for all validation activities. Validation activities include, but are not limited to product processing, product packaging, and utilities.   
• Collaborates with Site/Corporate Engineering or Process Development and directs all Qualification activities for newly purchased equipment.            
• Develops validation master plan, qualification, and validation schedule. Ensures that validation/qualification projects and timelines are structured in accordance with FDA regulatory guidelines. Informs Quality Assurance management of status of validation projects on a regular basis.
• Plans and organizes all validation execution activities, including scheduling validation runs, collecting and analyzing data, and documenting results. Coordinates with management, the allocation of all resources towards validation efforts.
• Compiles validation and other technical work in report format for future use, including building a technology base of pertinent continuous quality improvement related issues and solutions. Implements re-validation process improvements as required.    
• Interfaces with personnel in Quality Assurance, Packaging, Processing, etc. to identify potential areas for product quality and process improvement.
• Identifies the source of variation in all manufacturing processes and seeks to reduce unnecessary variation, through the use of various statistical and quality improvement tools (i.e. experimental design, statistical process control).             

 
Experience

• 3+ years of experience in the food, drug or cosmetic consumer products manufacturing industries
• Bachelors Degree
• Must possess strong technical skills. Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices and certification by ASQ, as a CQE, or CRE is strongly preferred.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to facilitate communications between various groups to achieve quality objectives
• Must be detail driven and results-oriented to support independent decision making, and able to prioritize work per business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills in order to effectively lead teams to meet objectives.
• Must possess excellent project management skills in order to coordinate multiple projects and adhere to tight timelines.
• Must have good presentation skills in order to provide training to various groups within the Company. 

Estimated Min Rate: $28.00
Estimated Max Rate: $40.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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