Validation / Quality Assurance Analyst

Location: Rensselaer, New York – ON SITE

**This role will require the successful candidate to be on-site in Rensselaer, NY**

**This role is not eligible for relocation assistance**

Description: Zifo is working with a large pharma client to build a team of laboratory IT (lab computing, Lab IT systems, QA, Validation) professionals. This role will require a 100% on-site presence in Rensselaer, NY.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Create and support review of validation life cycle documents for Analytical Instrument Qualification and computerized systems
• Experience in validation of analytical instrument systems (e.g. benchtop analytical systems - spectroscopy, chromatography, protein analyzers, next gen sequencers, PCRs etc.)

• Consult clients on data integrity requirements in Analytical Instruments and perform verification of DI in the systems
• Author validation life cycle documents for client’s review and approval

• Route drafted documents for review

• Route reviewed documents for workflow approval
• Request approval workflows to Doc Control

• Execute approved protocols in GxP facility
• Understand SDLC process and SDLC methodology such as agile etc.
• Work with global team in delivering validation project deliverables
• Manage change controls necessary for project life cycle through process compliance and interface with Quality Assurance change control area
• Author change control documents for client review and approval

Qualifications:

• Prior experience with benchtop instrument experience is a must

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree or equivalent in a scientific or health care field.
• 7+ years' experience in a Validation/ Quality assurance / control role, preferably in the pharmaceutical /Life sciences industry preferred.

A successful Zifo-ite is:

• Independent, Self-Motivated & Results driven
• Willing & able to quickly acquire new Technical Skills & Business Principles
• A critical thinker who possesses logical reasoning
• Curious and always looking for creative solutions to complex problems

Benefits

CURIOSITY DRIVEN, SCIENCE FOCUSED, EMPLOYEE BUILT. Our culture is unlike any other, one where we debate, challenge ourselves, and interact with all alike. We are a curious bunch, characterized by our passion to learn and spirit of teamwork. Zifo is a global R&D solutions provider focused on the industries of Pharma, Biotech, Manufacturing QC, Medical Devices, specialty chemicals and other research-based organizations. Our team’s knowledge of science and expertise in technology help Zifo better serve our customers around the globe, including 7 of the Top 10 Biopharma companies.

We look for Science – Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology etc. We possess scientific and technical knowledge and bear professional and personal goals. While we have a “no doors” policy to promote free access within, we do have a tough door to walk in. We search with a two-point agenda – technical competency and cultural adaptability.

If you share these sentiments and are prepared for the atypical, then Zifo is your calling!

Zifo is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.