Cleaning Validation Engineers

Job Description:Here are the details of what candidates need experience with – these are the keys below to getting the interview and getting hired – they are wanting people that fit this exact Mold below as best as possible – anyone outside of the Mold will be an uphill battle to get an interview.The candidate needs to have current industry Cleaning Validation knowledge. Past work in CDMO and/or drug product facility is a plus. Knead experience is really needed. The candidate needs to be able to work across functions and departments. Strong Biologics experience preferred - DPFG (Drug Product Finish Goods Team) vial fill finish most important must have experience. Looking for strong references to be considered and hired.Shift: Primarily Day Shift; potential for Night Shift work in the future.We are seeking an experienced Cleaning Validation Workers to work on and execute cleaning validation activities in a dynamic biopharmaceutical environment. This role focuses on Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) processes, cleaning validation execution, and large equipment cleaning strategies, including bioreactors.The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cleaning validation, MACO (Maximum Allowable Carryover) assessments, and method validation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.Responsibilities:Lead cleaning validation activities, including CIP cycle development, execution, and optimization for large equipment (e.g., bioreactors, tanks, and ancillary systems).Conduct cleaning validation studies, execute protocols (IOQ/PQ), and ensure thorough documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA).Perform MACO calculations and assessments to determine acceptable residue limits for equipment cleaning.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute cleaning validation strategies and methodologies.Develop and execute cleaning validation protocols and reports, ensuring compliance with cGMPs and ALCOA+ principles.Provide subject matter expertise in cleaning validation execution and troubleshooting for cleaning processes.Lead method validation efforts related to cleaning validation (e.g., swab and rinse sampling).Ensure alignment with process and equipment design specifications for cleaning requirements.Provide technical training and guidance to operators and validation personnel on cleaning validation principles and techniques.Support audits and inspections by providing cleaning validation documentation and expertise.May participate in shift work as required to support cleaning validation activities during different phases of production.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry) or equivalent experience.5+ years of experience in cleaning validation, with a strong focus on CIP processes and large equipment.Proven expertise in MACO calculations, cleaning validation protocol execution, and method validation techniques.Familiarity with biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and regulatory standards (21 CFR Part 11, ICH Q7, etc.).Hands-on experience with large-scale equipment, including bioreactors, tanks, and associated cleaning systems.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot cleaning-related issues effectively.Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.Flexibility to workday and night shifts as operational needs evolve.Experience in a large-scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.MACO- MUST.KNEAT experience a plus.Knowledge of automated cleaning systems and CIP equipment design.Familiarity with process validation and cross-contamination control strategies.Small Parts COP and CIP execution experience.4-8 years of experience (if close to this is okay).Cleaning validation, most important.must be able to walk them through in detail the entire cleaning validation process starts to finish in an interview.CQV.ALCOA.MACO.Knead (paperless validation software).Works with fill finish process or filling machines.Worked with bioreactors, autoclaves, parts, washers.Mapping, temperature mapping.Familiar with analytical method.