Job Description

As a Process Validation Engineer within the Process Validation team of Agilent Technologies Nucleic Acid Solution Division, the candidate will be responsible for executing process validation activities of oligonucleotide Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing.  The responsibilities may include:

Compile, generate and review process inputs and outputs using statistical process control measures for product quality and process consistency reports. 

Perform process characterization / validation studies at the bench and in a plant setting, including contributing to the design and writing of the study and associated study documents.

Facilitate multiple aspects of an API process qualification strategy through designing/ authoring/executing/reporting/ investigating of process qualification studies.

Contribute knowledge and ideas for the development of manufacturing control strategies, methods and techniques in synthesizing, purifying, identification and control of impurities.

Support the design and execution of Design of Experiments (DOE) and Validated Acceptable Range (PAR) experiments for design space understanding and process validation as they relate to oligonucleotide upstream and downstream operations.

Supports all areas of process validation from FDAs Product Lifecycle Stages 1, 2 and 3.

Provide work product updates to clients and project teams in the form of slides, memos and reports.

Maintains process compliance integrity by adhering to standard operating procedures and current good manufacturing practices. 

Contribute knowledge and ideas for process optimization, scale-up and laboratory process transfer to mid and kilo scale GMP manufacturing.  

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) or equivalent in chemistry, chemical engineering or related applied sciences field; 4+ years relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Knowledge and several years’ (>3) experience in a GMP API setting.

Knowledge and understanding unit operations and associated control strategy of an oligonucleotide manufacturing process or like process.

Knowledge and experience in process validation studies at the bench and in a plant setting.

Knowledge and experience in the development of manufacturing control strategies, methods and techniques in synthesizing, purifying, identification and control of impurities.

Knowledge and experience in designing, conducting, and statistical interpretation in Design of Experimentation (DOE), preferably using SAS JMP software is highly desirable.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least November 21, 2024 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $87,600.00 - $136,875.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to diversity in the workplace and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel Required: No

Shift: Day

Duration: No End Date

Job Function: R&D