Principal Automation Engineer - 5086

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Job description

Verista's 600 experts team up with the world's most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world's most pressing healthcare challenges. 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 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. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

We empower and support our colleagues

We commit to client success at every turn

We have the courage to do the right thing

We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.

We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Principal Automation Engineer Responsibilities:

Perform GMP / GLP Activities

SCADA, BAS, Maximo, and other automation engineering Systems Administration

Monitoring of system performance and operability

Develop appropriate Change Controls to enhance systems and operation

System Modifications per Change Control

Develop appropriate Validation Protocols, Reports, and Life-Cycle documents

Execution of Validation Protocols

Automation Systems Management

Develop appropriate automation for bioprocess equipment including single-use bioreactors, chromatography controllers, ultrafiltration skids, and benchtop instruments

Author appropriate Change Controls and Test Scripts and serve as Manufacturing's

Subject Matter Expert for applicable changes

Recommend and integrate new bioprocess equipment and Process Analytical

Technologies (PAT)

Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects and day-to-day requests.

Liaison with Business, Managed Services, and IT to coordinate the IT Change Request processes

Maintain current knowledge base of solutions and work with Managed Services sustainment teams to facilitate technical break / fixes

Requirements

Candidate must be local to Hopewell, NJ.

Knowledge of domestic / international regulatory guidelines / compendia, (FDA, ICH, USP and EMEA guidelines) for validation of equipment and systems.

Knowledge of applicable cGMP/GLP requirements, procedures, methods, and protocols for performance of assigned duties & responsibilities.

Training:

cGMP training

Applicable Corporate and Departmental Directives, Policies, and Procedures

Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices

QA Quality General

Hopewell Biologics Manufacturing General/All

HBM Automation Control and Data Acquisition

Engineering EHS Training

Lab/Biological Safety EHS Training

Hopewell Biologics Manufacturing Gowning

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field of study with at least six years of related experience that provides direct scientific knowledge of system automation validation principles and biologics production equipment/systems.

Direct knowledge of the biologics process equipment, SCADA/control systems, and validation practices

Expertise in scientific / technical subject areas - Equipment Qualification, Computer System Validation, Cleaning Validation, SCADA system architecture, Biotech Process Equipment/Systems Proficient in use of electronic systems- Microsoft Office, various specialized software including process documentation Veeva Vault, Material Management (SAP), Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo), Building Automation System (BAS).

Expertise in Rockwell Automation (Allen Bradley) programming software and Wonderware SCADA Systems.

Familiarity with OSI Pi a plus.

Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines

Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture

Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs

Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

Medical, Dental & Vision insurances

FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits

Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)

Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays

As Needed Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Social Activities (We have fun!)

Employee Recognition

Employee Referral Program

Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

For more information about our company, please visit us at

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

$107,800 - $172,000

Verista is an equal opportunity employer.

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