Verista, Inc.
6245 - Solution Prep Principal Engineer / Lead Validation Engineer
Apex, NC · Principal
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$1,442 more — $109,242 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $109,242 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Industrial Engineers (17-2112) · Raleigh-Cary, NC. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.
- Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.
- Experience working within digital validation platforms such as Kneat is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Support commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) activities for solution preparation systems used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Solution Preparation Process Support
- Support equipment startup and operational readiness for solution preparation processes.
- Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for new equipment.
- Coordinate with equipment vendors and system integrators to ensure systems are installed and functioning according to design specifications.
- Collaborate with engineering, automation, quality assurance, and manufacturing teams to align project deliverables.
- Utilize electronic validation platforms (e.g., Kneat) to develop, manage, and execute validation documentation.
- Maintain data integrity, traceability, and compliance within digital validation systems.
- We empower and support our colleagues
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related technical field
- 10+ years of role specific experience
- Experience supporting CQV activities within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environments
- Hands-on experience with solution preparation, buffer prep, or media prep systems
- Strong understanding of CQV lifecycle documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and reports)
- Ability to work independently while coordinating with cross-functional teams
- Experience using digital validation platforms such as Kneat
- Experience supporting FAT/SAT, commissioning, and equipment startup
- Familiarity with single-use systems and biologics manufacturing processes
- Experience working within biologics or cell culture manufacturing facilities
Nice to have
- Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
Compensation
- For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below.
Benefits
- Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
- FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
- Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement
Company info
- Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives.
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