Computer Systems Validation Engineer

Computer Systems Validation EngineerLocation: Bothell, WA (Hybrid) Duration: 6+ months Rate Range: $75/hr- $76.61/hrHybrid (3 days a week onsite) and required to be onsite throughout UAT executionPurpose And Scope Of PositionThe Computer Systems Validation (CSV) Contractor works cross-functionally to lead and execute validation activities for GxP electronic systems and applications. This role is an individual contributor. The CSV Contractor will partner with Business Owners, Technical Owners, and Quality to create and manage validation deliverables for electronic systems and applications throughout the validation lifecycle. The CSV Contractor has primary responsibility to ensure that the tasks supporting validation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) are documented in accordance with the relevant Client procedures and regulations.Duties And ResponsibilitiesAuthor, review and/or approve applicable CSV documentationAssist Business Owners and Technical Owners during test execution, document test failures and ensure testing aligns with internal proceduresAssist Business Owners and Technical Owners to develop requirements and specifications for computerized systems used in GxP operationsOther related duties as assignedRequired Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical team members.Strong interpersonal skills, especially regarding team work, client focus, verbal and written communicationKnowledge of cGMP, GXP, GAMP, SDLC regulations, including 21CFR part 11, and good documentation practices.Knowledge of pharmaceutical, manufacturing and laboratory systems and equipment that support Biologics and clinical manufacturing.Knowledge of IT service management platforms to support incident, problem and change IT operational events (i.e. ServiceNow).Knowledge and exposure to Business Quality Management Systems (i.e. Veeva).Strong technical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, business results-driven environment.Understanding of computer system validation.Familiarity with MES systems (i.e. Emerson Syncade), ERP systems (i.e. SAP or Oracle) and EBRs (i.e. InfoBatch).Understanding of computer system validation (CSV).Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in a life sciences or engineering / IT discipline or equivalent industry experience (a combination of industry-specific education and work experience may be used to substitute this degree requirement) 4+ years of direct experience with CSV activities, strong knowledge of GAMP / risk-based approaches to validation and good understanding of electronic records and signaturesStrong knowledge on Manufacturing Execution System (MES) validation.Strong knowledge of regulations, current industry practices, and experience with application of guidelines and regulations related to control of computerized systems, electronic records / signaturesStrong knowledge on development of CSV documentation (Validation Plans, Requirements, Specifications, Assessments, Test Scripts (IQ / OQ / PQ or equivalent), Summary Reports, Trace Matrices, SOPs, etc.)