Packaging Validation Engineer, Investigator (Covid-19 Vaccine)
- Company
- i-Pharm Consulting
- Location
- Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality
- Salary
- £27108.30 - £49698.55 per annum
- Posted
- 10 Feb 2021
- Closes
- 24 Feb 2021
- Ref
- AG1
- Contact
- Alessandra Gheza
- Discipline
- Manufacturing, Packaging
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Experience Level
- Experienced (non-manager)

Packaging Validation Engineer, Investigator (Covid-19 Vaccine)
At i-Pharm Consulting we are collaborating with one of the biggest pharmaceutical groups in the world who are recruiting outstanding professionals to support in the development of the Covid-19 vaccine.
We are looking for a Packaging Validation Engineer to join the Operations team based in South Africa. This is a great opportunity for a proactive person who enjoys working in a dynamic and stimulating environment and wants to make a difference in the fight against Covid-19.
Ideal for a person who wants to:
- Be part of one of the top ten pharmaceutical company in the world
- Problem-solve and develop their skills within an international team
- Work on exciting projects and cutting-edge technologies with a great career opportunity
Location: South Africa (PE)
Description:
The Pkg Validation Engineer is accountable for the packaging validation primary, secondary, tertiary, with focus on sterilization processes and inspections.
Responsibility
- Develop regulatory/packaging design concept review, technology requirements
- Validation of Packaging (Label, Carton, PI, Shipping Case, Pallet, Serialization) & DP Shippers Selected (Qualified shipping solution) while ensuring all destination countries laws and regulations are implemented (UN requirements in EU)
- Help the Packaging Lead with Labeler, Cartoner & End of Line Engineering Runs & FAT
- Assist the engineers in Packaging Line Installation, Qualification & Testing (Distribution testing, SRV, PPQ)
- Assist with Tech Transfer Complete/Packaging Readiness for all destination countries
Essential
- Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, HSE Degree or similar
- Experience with EMA and FDA regulation
- 5 years in a similar role
- experience with sterile liquids packaging and validation/ investigation
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
- Team oriented with the ability to identify and implement qualitative improvements.
- Fluent in English
Other
- Experience within the vaccine production
About i-Pharm Consulting
i-Pharm Consulting is a specialist Recruitment Company servicing the Pharmaceutical industry in the UK and Europe. We provide both permanent and contract staff to a wide range of Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Biotechnology and Contract Research Organisations (CROs). i-Pharm has specific expertise in Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality Assurance and Bioinformatics.
To apply
If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact call Alessandra Gheza at the following contacts.
Tel. +44 (0)2031890464
Email: agheza@i-pharmconsulting.com.
If this role is not suitable, Alessandra is also available to discuss other possible positions or answer any general questions regarding your career and the current market.