Validation Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific/engineering field or equivalent experience
  • Prior experience as a validation technician within a cGMP or analogous regulatory setting, particularly within the biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or dairy sectors (desired)
  • Strong background in production process and/or manufacturing engineering
  • Technical knowledge in cGMP validation concepts and techniques
  • Highly self-directed, results-focused, and a great teammate with strong communication skills
  • Ability to work in manufacturing, laboratory, and office environments
  • Ability to stand for long periods while performing duties
  • Ability to work safely with chemicals, biologics, and hazardous materials
  • Ability to work overtime when required, with some 24-hour on-call duties
  • Occasional travel may be required
  • Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety standards, and use of PPE in environmental conditions including cold rooms/freezers (-22°F/-6°C), strong odors, and hazardous/toxic materials

Responsibilities

  • Show strong dedication and quick response to internal and external collaborators
  • Ensure outstanding conformance to quality systems, including ISO 9001 and cGMP
  • Develop, deliver, manage, and continuously improve the site master validation and metrology programs
  • Assist with engineering responsibilities, including maintenance and equipment selection
  • Communicate effectively with operational teams to resolve quality procedural and validation variances
  • Head and engage in quality advancement endeavors related to validations and engineering
  • Engage actively in audits conducted by customers and regulatory authorities
  • Carry out tasks in compliance with procedures to meet quality objectives
  • Contribute efficiently to quality advancement teams and foster teamwork between different departments
  • Develop procedures and protocols
  • Participate in Practical Process Improvement projects and problem-solving initiatives

Skills

cGMP
ISO 9001
Validation
Metrology
Calibration
GMP
Process Improvement
Equipment Maintenance
Auditing
PPE

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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