Senior Validation Engineer 2

Verista, Inc.•Durham, NC

12d•$65,000 - $90,817•Onsite

About The Position

Verista is seeking a Senior CSV/CQV Engineer to support the commissioning, qualification, and validation of process equipment, utilities, facilities, and PAT systems. This role is responsible for all computerized system validation (CSV) and data integrity (DI) activities, working under the direction of the Validation Lead and alongside the CQV team. The company culture emphasizes empowering and supporting colleagues, committing to client success, having the courage to do the right thing, fostering an inclusive environment, and continuously acquiring new skills. Verista is a team of over 500 experts collaborating with recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve business needs, empower growth and innovation, and help address pressing healthcare challenges. They provide innovative solutions and services that enable informed decision-making, backed by significant investment in their people and capabilities. Their growth is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share the mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of CSV experience in GMP pharmaceutical or biotech environments.
Proven experience with equipment‑level PLC/HMI validation (OEM systems) and historian connectivity.
Must be local in or around RTP, must be able to work on site 100%.

Nice To Haves

Hands‑on experience with PAT instrument integration (e.g., NIR, moisture analyzers) is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Support the commissioning, qualification, and validation of process equipment, utilities, facilities, and PAT systems.
Responsible for all computerized system validation (CSV) and data integrity (DI) activities.
Author Data Integrity Assessments for each Direct Impact computerized system, defining roles/privileges, and confirming electronic records handling.
Assess and document how PAT result data integrates with the paper-based manufacturing batch record (MBR) interface, ensuring data integrity at the point of data transfer.
Perform supplier assessments for major OEM systems and PAT instruments.
Author configuration specifications for computerized systems where client templates are available or where vendor documentation is insufficient.
Write CSV sections within IQ/OQ protocols – access control, audit trail verification, time sync (NTP), backup/restore, and data flow tests.
Develop data flow diagrams for critical integrations.
Execute IQ/OQ CSV test scripts, including; User role and access control, Audit trail review, Time synchronization, Backup and restore, and Data flow and accuracy.
Perform PAT integration testing.
Document any deviations discovered during CSV testing, perform impact assessment, and track CAPAs to closure.
Familiarity with global standards for computerized systems and data integrity.
Ability to classify systems as “simple” or “complex” using risk‑based criteria to right‑size validation effort.
Experience authoring CSV deliverables: URS/FDS/DDS review, risk assessments, test protocols (IQ/OQ), and summary reports.
Supplier assessment execution for OEM‑provided computerized systems.
Data integrity assessment using ALCOA+ principles, including audit trail, user roles, time sync (NTP), backup/restore, and archival.