College Station, Texas may be a small, university town, but the lively cultural scene and local amenities make it a great place for families as well as those who want the ease of small-town life and the convenience of living close to the vibrant pulse of big cities. Eighty-seven percent of Texas' population lives within a 180-mile radius, so we are in the center of it all in Texas. And our site is nestled in the hub of innovation, representing a source of pride for the area.

The Validation Engineer III, under general direction, will be responsible for drafting and executing validation protocols for Facilities, Utilities, Systems and Equipment (FUSE), as well as preparing validation final reports for the same.

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive - what FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies call Genki. 

College Station, Texas may be a small, university town, but the lively cultural scene and local amenities make it a great place for families as well as those who want the ease of small-town life and the convenience of living close to the vibrant pulse of big cities. Eighty-seven percent of Texas' population lives within a 180-mile radius, so we are in the center of it all in Texas. And our site is nestled in the hub of innovation, representing a source of pride for the area.

Reports to                Associate Director, Validation

Work Location         College Station, TX 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Generate, obtain approvals, and execute validation deliverables for FUSE systems and relevant infrastructure, including Validation Plans, System Impact Assessments, User Requirements Specification, Risk Assessments, Installation/Operational Qualifications and Performance Qualifications (as applicable) and Validation Final Reports, ensuring documents meet regulatory and procedural requirements.
• Under guidance from Validation Engineers-Specialists /Validation Manager, plan and organize validation activities amongst cross functional groups; capable of providing and maintaining status updates for validation activities related to day-to-day operations or project work
• Must be able to review all FUSE System Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC) deliverables, provide constructive feedback, and ensure that the deliverables adhere to associated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Must be able to review, and update SOPs, forms, templates, documentation, and files.
• Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulation and industry codes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree with 2+ years of direct experience in Validation in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industry, preferably in FDA-regulated environment, OR;
• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of direct experience in Validation in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industry, preferably in FDA-regulated environments, OR;
• Associates Degree with six 6+ years of direct experience in Validation in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industry, preferably in FDA-regulated environments.
• Degree in Engineering or Science Discipline preferred.
• Significant working knowledge of engineering principles.
• Strong working knowledge and expertise in FUSE Systems, including Classified Clean Rooms, Clean Utilities, Sterilization Equipment, Temperature Controlled Units (2-8 C, -80 C, LN2 Freezers, Incubators) among others.
• Efficient Knowledge ISPE Baseline 5, Vol. 2 – Commissioning and Qualification and FDA industry regulations.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Ability to work with general guidance from Sr. Validation Engineers-Specialists /Validation Manager.
• Able to work in fast-paced, state of the art, alternately research and customized manufacturing facility.
• Role model for company core values of trust, delighting our customers, Gemba, and Genki.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Experience prolonged standing, some bending, stooping and stretching.
• Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required.
• The ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Working on ladders.
• Attendance is mandatory.

Join us!  FDB is advancing tomorrow’s medicine, impassioning employees to chase the impossible and continually expand their potential.  We are a company of emboldened goal seekers – driven by an innate desire to better ourselves, our families, our workplace, our company, our community and the world at large.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If an accommodation to the application process is needed, please email FDBTHR@fujifilm.com or call 979-431-3500.

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