Scientist

Immediate need for a talented Process Validation Scientist. This is a 10+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Frederick, MD (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested. 

Job ID: 24-29066

Pay Range: $45 - $50/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate specific upstream cell culture and downstream purification unit operations knowledge in support of bioprocessing of large molecule biologics
• Lead Process Validation (Stage 3) activities including:
• Process validation strategies
• Protocols/reports review/approval
• Timely generation of Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) documentation
• Collaboration between Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MS&T), Manufacturing Regulatory and Quality
• Provides statistical support for product monitoring using techniques including statistical process control, process capability analysis, non-linear and linear regression and significant tests.
• Process investigation PV impact assessment strategies
• Collaborate with global process validation team
• Communicate CPV trends to Quality Management and CMC teams.
• Present/defend process validation packages and strategies during audits and inspections.
• Review/approve technical reports and deliver presentations utilizing sound compliance reasoning and interpretation of the available data

Key Requirements and Technology Experience: 

• Skill- upstream , downstream, process validation , process verification
• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Science or Engineering. Master’s Degree or PhD preferred.
• At least ten (10) years of overall experience in Scientific / Biotech / Pharmaceutical field with at least five (5) years of experience in Process Validation.
• Comprehensive knowledge PPQ and CPV regulatory expectations.
• Fundamental understanding of upstream and downstream process units for biopharmaceutical products.
• Broad understanding of Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) activities and responsibilities with respect to Process Validation/Process Performance Qualification
• Knowledge of GMP manufacturing principles and documentation
• Proficient in statistical tools and techniques commonly used in the Biotech industry.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to solve problems and work independently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• 3 - 6 years experience in biopharmaceutical Process Validation, Continued Process Verification role either as practitioner or Quality Assurance
• Strong technical writing and collaboration
• Regulatory experience is a plus
• Statistics experience is a plus.

Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration. 

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