Sr. Validation Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific

A Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Quality, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field plus 10 years experience is required, or a Master’s degree plus 3 years in the engineering field, preferably in the pharmaceutical or chemical process industry.

Candidates need functional knowledge of cGMPs and manufacturing operations in FDA regulated facilities, experience in pharmaceutical qualification and validation, excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (preferably German or another European language), strong understanding of GMP standards, excellent technical writing skills, and proficiency in MS Office.

The role is based in Switzerland with standard office hours (40 hours per week). It involves working in office, cleanroom, and lab environments with PPE requirements and adherence to GMP safety standards.

The company values collaboration and innovation, is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement, working safely to build an injury-free workplace, and participating in a great team.

Strong candidates have experience in pharmaceutical qualification and validation, knowledge of cGMPs in FDA-regulated facilities, multi-cultural work experience, certification in technical writing or quality management, and familiarity with electronic documentation systems like Documentum or TrackWise.