Validation Specialist executing cGMP validation, qualification testing, and reporting for Grifols’ plasma donor centers. Supporting Health Canada compliance across Canada.
Responsibilities
Ensure current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Health Canada/Grifols Quality Systems are followed during validation protocol performance, documentation, and review
Travel to donor center sites to perform Operational Qualification/Performance Qualification testing
Interact with Donor Center and Field Quality/Operations personnel to facilitate timely, documented validation approval
Assist in keeping validation approaches current with regulatory expectations and industry standards
Execute freezer installation, operational, and performance qualifications on-site
Analyze validation data to ensure acceptance criteria are met and participate in writing validation summaries
Communicate with Field Quality/Operations and Quality Assurance personnel regarding compliance and cGMP issues
Write and execute test cases for critical control points, user requirements, and functional designs
Prepare validation reports for distribution
Ensure milestones and timelines are met on assigned projects
Participate in evaluating processes, systems, and donor center equipment needs and final approval
Prepare validation equipment for use and evaluation upon return
Assist in identifying processes, systems, and equipment requiring addition, removal, or revalidation
Track and monitor process/system failures and equipment calibration due dates and failures/events
Provide feedback to Donor Center management on requirements, results, calibration, and validation processes
Prepare donor center staff for validation activities and conduct training where applicable
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Typically requires 2 years of quality and validation experience in a cGMP and/or IT environment
Strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) operating procedures and standard operating procedures
Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to identify errors and provide corrective action
Ability to work with others in a team environment
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and computer applications used in the Donor Centers
Ability to work in office and laboratory/manufacturing environments
Ability to use required personal protective equipment
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs
Willingness and ability to travel on-site to plasma donation centers up to 50%–75% as needed
Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of stated requirements
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