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Eric Bankos

Senior CQV Engineer

Eric Bankos CQV Genesis AEC

Eric Bankos is a validation professional experienced navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Specializing in commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV), Eric possesses a deep understanding of FDA and cGMP regulations. He ensures that facilities, R&D laboratories, and process systems meet the highest standards of safety and compliance. His technical expertise spans the entire validation lifecycle, from authoring User Requirement Specifications (URS) and project charters to the development and execution of rigorous Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols. Prioritizing Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Eric streamlines operational efficiency and audit readiness.

With a strong command of advanced technical instrumentation, Eric excels in temperature mapping and monitoring. He uses industry-leading tools such as the Kaye Validator AVS, Kaye Val Probes, and Vaisala software. His diverse skillset spans Siemens BAS hardware, Met One particle counters, and specialized sampling for compressed air, lab gases, and water systems. Eric holds certifications in OSHA 40-Hour Occupational Safety & Health, Fall Protection, and Aerial Lift Operation.

Articles by Eric Bankos

Three analog differential pressure gauges mounted on a cleanroom wall, each displaying readings in pascals.

Holding the Line: Why Differential Pressure is Critical in GMP Cleanrooms

In today’s high-stakes world of pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing, environmental control isn’t just a checkbox – it’s a battlefield. Differential pressure may operate quietly in the background, but when it’s ignored, the consequences can be catastrophic: contaminated batches, FDA warning letters, costly recalls, even shutdowns. On the flip side, mastering differential pressure means airtight quality, […]
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Differences between commissioning and validation

Understanding the Differences between Validation and Commissioning

Recently featured in the Engineering Angles column of Pharma Manufacturing magazine, read the complete article here or below for a summary of the key points. Click here to read the Pharma Manufacturing article in its entirety. Why This Matters In pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device manufacturing, the terms commissioning and validation are often misunderstood or […]
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