Quality Assurance Engineer

Position Overview The QA Engineer, DSM Operations is responsible to help drive the Quality oversight for the direction of all Drug Substance Manufacturing (DSM) processes through to operational readiness during project phase. This role is responsible for quality assurance oversight of day-to-day activities and resolution or mitigation of issues. This role works 12-hour day shift on a 2-2-3 cadence, 0600-1800. Job Description What You'll Do • Performs an SME role within the QA team for the development of documents, processes, and procedures for the DSM program • Assesses the impact of system and process modifications and maintains oversight of change management processes to ensure Manufacturing Systems are first validated and then maintained in a validated state through startup and into commercial operation • Provides oversight and approval of system and process lifecycle documentation, including risk and impact assessments, product, process and equipment specifications, functional specifications, traceability matrices, qualification protocols, validation plans, and validation summary reports • Generates, reviews, and approves QA procedures for the validation approach and lifecycle documents for Manufacturing Systems • Generates, reviews, and approves QA documentation, procedures, and processes for operational readiness objectives and QA support of manufacturing operations in cGMP regulated facility • Ensures project and operational quality objectives are met within desired timelines • Collaborates and aligns with other FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies sites to streamline processes and maximize efficiency • Participates in optimization or improvement initiatives and support regulatory agency and third-party inspections • Works 12-hour shift on 2-2-3 cadence, 0600-1800 • Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements: • BS/BA in Life Sciences or Engineering or equivalent with 5+ years of applicable industry experience OR • MS in Life Sciences or Engineering and 3+ years of applicable experience OR • PhD in Life Sciences or Engineering and with 1+ years of applicable experience • 3+ years of experience working in a GMP regulated environment • Experience in Validation, cGMP manufacturing operations and/or Quality oversight, in an FDA regulated facility. Preferred Requirements: • Working knowledge and experience with ASTM E2500, Smartsheet, Trackwise, MasterControl and/or Kneat validation software • Experience with startup projects or initiatives Physical and Work Environment Requirements: Ability to discern audible cues. Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time up to 30 minutes. Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time up to 120 minutes. Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers. Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 10 pounds. To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid. #J-18808-Ljbffr