Validation Engineer II -Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment
Akorn 2

Job Info

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The Validation Engineer has a significant impact to the company engaged in the manufacture of prescription sterile gels, ointments, and solutions ophthalmic drug products. The successful candidate must have experience with aseptic practices, formulation, filling, and packaging. The successful candidate must be familiar with the current qualification/ validation practices in the pharmaceutical industry and be an adept technical writer. The position requires hands on experience with manufacturing equipment and utilities. The Validation Engineer will be a leader in the Change Control decisions and able to work with other departments to identify and solve issues that may impact the product or the validation state.

• Write, execute, and review complex protocols.
• Coordinate validation activities with other departments.
• Conduct research to aid in the resolution of issues that arise.
• Train other Validation personnel.
• Operate wireless temperature data loggers
• Administer the site Change Control Program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Microbiology, or a related field, plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated experience validating a wide range or equipment and processes (including cleaning processes), including mixing, sterile fill, parts washers, wet steam sterilization and packaging.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of qualifying changes to validated systems/processes/and equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of cGMP’s and regulatory requirements as they relate to IQ/OQ/PQ/VQ’s.

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Company Overview
Who we are?

Aside from being a pharmaceutical industry leader with deep roots in the eye care community, Akorn has proven through the years, to be a company of clear vision. A vision of what it takes to continually develop and evolve in order sustain our mission, which is to improve patients’ lives through the quality, availability and affordability of our products. Along with developing and manufacturing branded and generic ophthalmics, Akorn manufactures injectable, oral liquid, optic, topical, inhalant, and animal health products. To learn more please visit our website at www.Akorn.com .

Why choose us?

Akorn employees are modern day superheroes! That might sound like an exaggeration; however, when you think of it, superheroes help those in need. That is exactly what we do here at Akorn. If you choose to work with us, you are not choosing to work an ordinary job. You are choosing to make an impact in this world. You are choosing to have a career with purpose. If you are seeking a rewarding opportunity where you can make a difference for others, then put on your cape and join the team!!

What do we offer?

• Competitive pay
• Growth and development opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 3 weeks PTO + Personal Days
• 9 company holidays
• 401K match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefit Options
• 100% Paid Maternity Leave
• Fast paced, family-oriented work environment
• Wellness Program
• Inclusive and diverse culture
• Adoption Assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts

EEO Statement
Akorn, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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