Cryoport

Cryoport

PD Validation Engineer

Irvine, California, USA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 90 days ago
ExpressData AnalysisProduct ManagementProject ManagementExcelSupply ChainLogisticsProcess ImprovementCustomer SupportGMPFDA RegulatoryMedical DevicesCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingWritingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • Ensure any/all testing is purpose built and aligned to risk weighted assessment of the intended use and impacts on other teams/processes/products
  • Assist in root cause investigations, deviations, and non-conformance activities with data-driven input
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of existing products and processes

Responsibilities

  • Develop, review, and maintain validation protocols and reports (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ as applicable)
  • Maintain validation standards, templates, and procedures aligned with internal quality systems
  • Partner with Product Design, Processing & Sustaining Engineers to assess new products, product changes and determine validation impact
  • Collaborate with Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure compliance and execution of validation activities
  • This role also supports the conceptualization, design and development of new ideas and products and associated bench/engineering studies.
  • Product Development, Process & Sustaining Engineering Support
  • Support engineering change control activities (ECO’s, Change Controls, etc.), including evaluation of revalidation requirements
  • Cross-Functional & Operational Support

Requirements

  • Experience with equipment and process validation (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ)
  • Familiarity with cGMP, FDA, and ICH guidelines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with statistical data analysis and reporting (e.g., pivot tables, charts)
  • Work along side external testing facilities as required- including assisting running experiments at lab sites
  • Assist in coordinating external testing, writing protocols & reports when required, ensuring adherence to project scope and timelines

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field (advanced degree a plus)
  • Experience supporting product lifecycle or sustaining engineering activities preferred

Skills

  • Understanding of cold chain, cryogenic systems, or temperature-controlled packaging
  • Familiarity with packaging and distribution testing standards (ISTA, ASTM, ISO, IATA)
  • Knowledge of Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and related guidelines
  • Experience with risk management tools (FMEA, DOE, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies)
  • Exposure to supplier qualification and manufacturing environments
  • Project coordination or project management experience

Compensation

  • Up to $140k depending on experience + bonus + stock + benefits + 401k

Benefits

  • Up to $140k depending on experience + bonus + stock + benefits + 401k

Company info

  • Follow company approved document QMS
  • This role is part of the Product Development organization and supports Product Design (Shipping Systems, Packaging, Accessories), Process Engineering, Sustaining Engineering and cross-functional teams in maintaining, validating, and

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