Senior Quality Engineer - Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
Philadelphia, PA 19019
About the Job
Responsibilities:
- Identifying risk, developing complex mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resolving issues, etc. in collaboration with cross functional groups such as Manufacturing, Quality Control, IT, Engineering and Validation.
- Supporting the oversight of Data Integrity and Computer System Validation efforts, system lifecycle and improvements.
- Supporting cGMP quality improvement efforts at iCTC and in remote facilities such as Philadelphia, PA and the Tampa Labs
- Creating and maintaining company documentation, such as quality manuals, and quality procedures.
- Applying good manufacturing practice and observing that it is being adhered to.
- Strong experience developing and executing protocols for single-use process systems, lab systems and software applications in a cGMP environment.
- Demonstrable experience creating and maintaining policies, processes and procedures for a new cGMP facility.
- Demonstrable experience utilizing risk-based assessments and setting up lifecycle verification programs for manufacturing and laboratory systems.
- Ability to effectively communicate with management and project team members.
- Experience in preparing for and participating in regulatory inspections to ensure successful outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence across organization to gain support and commitment for team goals; effective management of groups of professionals to achieve desired results.
- Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction and changing priorities.
- Experience identifying changes, driving improvements, and streamlining processes required.
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
- Represent Quality on cross-functional teams to complete projects, address quality issues and implement quality system improvements.
- Provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams on quality engineering activities that integrate into multiple product lines and/or systems with significant complexity including root cause analysis investigations, addressing purchased component quality issues, complaint product evaluations, development and implementation of corrective actions, initiation and approval of product/process changes and disposition of discrepant material.
- BA/BS degree in scientific or engineering discipline
- 5+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience in a technical or supporting technical role.
- 3+ years leading or supporting GxP Computer System implementation and validation.
- 2+ years of experience in a Quality role is highly desirable.
- Demonstrable experience creating and utilizing inspection/testing systems.
- Experience with cell and/or gene therapy products
- GMP regulated laboratory experience
- Knowledge of investigation writing
- This position will work in both an office and a manufacturing lab setting.
- When in the lab, must be able to work in Lab setting with various chemical/biochemical exposures, including latex and bleach.
- Able to work in cleanroom with biohazards, human blood components, and chemicals.
- Potential exposure to noise and equipment hazards and strong odors.
Source : Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences