Job Summary

Job Title - Principal Engineer, Sterility Assurance- Solutions

Location - Bangalore

With minimal guidance, schedules and leads through the planning and execution of a smaller project or defined piece of a larger project for sterilization cycle development, process qualification and Sterility Assurance studies for devices, drugs, and Solutions. This includes constructing detailed, accurate project schedules, interfacing with development groups and technical support groups. The candidate should have a robust background of sterilization validation and should have a strong understanding of the scientific aspects related to sterilization and Sterility Assurance.

The incumbent will be required to have the knowledge and will be required to provide support in following.

- Devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles, ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Supervises/coordinates an engineer and/or technicians on assigned work.
- Good understanding of the Science microbiology principles, guidance, regulations around sterilization validation topics related to Sterility Assurance.
- Design, development Technical Understanding of Validation Sterilization Engineering principles for devices/ Solutions.
- Planning, execution, and documentation of sterilization cycle development for Moist heat sterilization. Ethylene Oxide sterilization, Radiation sterilization
- Good understanding of Life Cycle of sterilization development, Assessment of result to verify if anything goes wrong in the process.
- Strong Leadership skills, team orientation and understanding of organizational cultural attributes.
- Strong technical Knowledge on the working principles of the Sterilizer and the Sterile Manufacturing facilities processing lines.
- Candidate working with a Device / Drug Company (Device preferred but would consider Pharma/ Biopharma) - Quality Assurance, Validation. Should have a good knowledge of Regulations and GMP working environment. Exposure to multiple products life cycle desirable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities





- Demonstrated competency in one or more sterilization technologies including moist heat, radiation or ethylene oxide and aseptic processing.
- Display a solid understanding of theories/practices utilized by other disciplines outside primary area of expertise.
- Ability to convince management on courses of action with minimal assistance using both written and verbal methods.
- Effectively operate in and may facilitate cross-functional teams with guidance.
- Must be able to provide solutions that reflect understanding business objectives and cost implications.
- Contribute to technical feasibility analysis of complex research and design concepts for the sterility assurance and related controls for the products.
- Play a lead role in the evaluation, selection and adaptation of various techniques, which accomplish business objectives such as quality, cost optimization and cycle-time.
- Design and perform Sterility Assurance Assessments and Sterilization qualification validation studies in support of medical device, Solutions pharmaceutical projects.
- Perform standard sterilization engineering assignments for application, validity, and conformance to specifications.
- Utilize analytical process tools to solve complex process problems (e.g., FMEA, Risk Analysis, Process Modeling, Design of Experiments).
- Lead small project teams as needed to accomplish project objectives.
- Study and recommend techniques to improve existing products/processes and process controls.
- Provide sterilization support for RD projects and technical trouble shooting to evaluate results relative to product requirements, definitions and/or program goals.
- Analysis and evaluation of sterilization studies data and assist in the preparation of documentation using Good Documentation Practices (GDP).




- Employ appropriate techniques and methods to successfully conduct specific assignments within negotiated deadlines after receiving general instruction.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of basic technical theories and principles within the area of expertise for routine tasks.
- Devise new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications by use of standard technical principles.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant Quality System Regulations and other regulatory requirements related to RD (product development, design, and safety) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities.
- Develop reports and presentations on technical plans and results.
- Knowledge around microbiological aspects of Biological indicators, Adventitious Agents, and related microbiological concepts.

Qualifications

- Master's degree in a scientific discipline (Microbiology/Technology/ Science/ Pharmacy) with minimum 12 years or BS with minimum 14 years experience in sterilization validation or equivalent.
- Prefer experience with Sterilization Validation / Microbiology methods validation, Global sterilization regulations TQM methods (e.g., six sigma).
- Display a solid technical understanding of Sterilization Engineering principles and qualification practices application of these principles on individual/small projects.
- The position requires technical skills for device sterilization using Gas (EO/VHP) / Radiation, assessing critical changes impact assessments, writing study rationale documents.
- Technical writing skills, remote support for projects, strong interpersonal skills and a quick adaptive mindset for the new technologies.

Skills

- Sterilization validation principles
- Biological indicators testing
- PCD/biological indicators
- Moist heat sterilization
- Ethylene Oxide sterilization
- Radiation sterilization
- FMEA
- Risk Analysis
- Design of Experiments

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