CQV/Process Engineer (New Grad)

CQV Engineers execute commissioning, qualification and validation projects involving new or modified systems/equipment, processes, procedures, products, facilities, and utilities. In this role, validation engineers support the validation and change lifecycles for client’s systems in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, laboratory, IT, and packaging operations to meet timeline, budget, quality, regulatory compliance, and client expectations. Process Engineers support conceptual and detailed design, support in process scale-up, product development, process validation, and implementation of operational improvements that resolve manufacturing process investigations in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. In this role, you may work in concert with the client or as part of a Verista team tasked in determining the root cause of manufacturing investigations or in designing/executing experiments and evaluating data in support of improvement and investigations. Additionally, engineers write technical reports in support of manufacturing process changes, optimizations, and regulatory filings (where required). This is an entry level role. College graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Execute commissioning, qualification and validation projects involving new or modified systems/equipment, processes, procedures, products, facilities, and utilities; Support validation and change lifecycles for client’s systems in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, laboratory, IT, and packaging operations to meet timeline, budget, quality, regulatory compliance, and client expectations; Support conceptual and detailed design, process scale-up, product development, process validation, and implementation of operational improvements that resolve manufacturing process investigations; Work in concert with the client or as part of a Verista team to determine root cause of manufacturing investigations or design/execute experiments and evaluate data; Write technical reports in support of manufacturing process changes, optimizations, and regulatory filings

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biomedical/biochemical engineering, biological/chemical sciences or equivalent required; Must live in or relocate to the Kalamazoo MI area; Proficiency using PC and Microsoft Office tools; Outgoing personality with strong ability to communicate effectively with peers in clear, concise terms; Ability to work as part of a team; Ability to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; Excellent organizational and time management skills; Strong attention to detail; Possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; GxP and Good Documentation Practice training (may be completed at onboarding); Process training (may be completed at onboarding); Intermediate skills with WORD (authoring/editing large technical documents with styles, tables, TOCs, track changes); Basic skills with EXCEL and PowerPoint; Strong interpersonal skills and clear communication capabilities; Experience with and tolerance for high levels of challenge and change

Benefits

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