Quality Engineer, QA Validation

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

Greenville, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Cancer, Cleanroom, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Drug Manufacturing, Food Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), International Health, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment, Medical Equipment, Mentoring, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Validation, Product/Service Launch, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Safety Standards, System Lifecycle, System Validation, Technical Writing, Validation Documentation, Validation Plan
LOCATION
Greenville, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, 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.

DESCRIPTION:

Join our QA Validation team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll contribute to global healthcare and scientific advancement. As a Staff Validation Engineer, you'll lead validation activities for critical systems, equipment, and processes that enable the development and manufacturing of therapies.

Working in a GMP environment, you'll develop and implement comprehensive validation strategies aligned with regulatory requirements and corporate standards. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful qualification of facilities, utilities, manufacturing equipment, and computerized systems throughout their lifecycle.

Your expertise will be vital in maintaining compliance, driving continuous improvement, and serving as a technical subject matter expert during audits and investigations. You'll have opportunities to mentor team members while working on diverse projects ranging from new product introductions to complex system validations.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 5 or more years of medical device experience

  • Expert knowledge of cGMP regulations, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, and international regulatory requirements

  • Strong experience with validation lifecycle documentation including risk assessments, validation plans, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, and summary reports

  • Demonstrated expertise in computerized system validation and data integrity requirements

  • Experience with manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility qualification

  • Proven project management skills and ability to lead multiple concurrent validation projects

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

  • Excellence in technical writing and documentation

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to influence and coordinate activities across multiple departments

  • Proficiency with validation tools and standard office software

  • Experience mentoring validation staff

  • Physical ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments

EDUCATION:

  • Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in validation experience in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing or related GMP environment
  • Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Science, Biotechnology, or related technical field

About the Company

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of nearly $11 billion, we have approximately 37,000 employees and serve customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as in environmental and process control industries. We create value for our key stakeholders through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, which offer a unique combination of continuous technology development and the most convenient purchasing options. Our products and services help accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, and solve analytical challenges ranging from complex research to routine testing to field applications.

All of our employees share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve mankind by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

If you share in our values and if you're looking for an employer who is strongly committed to developing talent and rewarding achievement, come grow with us at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
All
WEBSITE
https://corporate.thermofisher.com/en/home.html