Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Discover Impactful Work:

Join our validation team, where you'll ensure product quality and regulatory compliance across pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. As a Validation Engineer III, you'll lead complex validation projects for equipment, processes, utilities, and computer systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain GMP standards. You'll contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, support team members, and provide technical expertise during client and regulatory audits. This role offers professional growth opportunities as you help enable life-changing therapies through robust validation strategies and execution.

Education and Experience:

• Advanced Degree plus 2 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years of experience in validation in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing or comparable regulated industry
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemistry or related technical field

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations, including FDA, EMA and ISO requirements
• Experience writing and executing validation protocols and reports, including IQ/OQ/PQ documentation
• Expertise in risk assessment methodologies and statistical analysis
• Proficiency with validation of manufacturing equipment, utilities, cleaning processes and computer systems
• Experience leading complex validation projects and coordinating cross-functional teams
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Advanced problem-solving abilities and root cause analysis experience
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with relevant software tools (MS Office, statistical packages, validation systems)
• Experience with regulatory inspections and client audits preferred
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Flexibility to work extended hours or alternate shifts based on project needs
• May require up to 10% travel

Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Other:

• Relocation assistance may be provided.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future, without sponsorship.

• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.