GMP Tester / Validation Engineer

Katalyst HealthCares & Life Sciences

  • Vacaville, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Job Description:
  • We are seeking a skilled GMP Tester / Validation Engineer with strong experience in testing and validating applications in regulated environments (GMP, GxP, Pharma, Life Sciences).
  • The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in validation testing, documentation, and compliance for critical applications such as MES, LIMS, ArchestrA, and manufacturing systems.
  • This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can design and execute validation tests, review traceability matrices, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and execute validation test scripts (IQ, OQ, PQ, UAT) for GMP-regulated applications.
  • Perform traceability matrix review to ensure all functional requirements are covered and validated.
  • Conduct validation and compliance testing for pharma applications (MES, LIMS, ArchestrA, DCS, Veeva, InBatch, etc.).
  • Assess system interactions across development, validation, and production environments.
  • Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Computer System Validation (CSV) guidelines.
  • Document test cases, test results, and deviations as per regulatory requirements.
  • Perform root cause analysis of failures and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Support defect management, bug fixes, and enhancements in validated environments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, IT, and manufacturing operations.
  • Provide support during audits and inspections by ensuring complete and compliant validation documentation.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in validation testing in GMP-regulated environments (Pharma, Biotech, Life Sciences).

Katalyst HealthCares & Life Sciences