Thermofisher

Sr. Validation Engineer

In short

This role leads validation engineering for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, processes, utilities and computer systems, ensuring GMP compliance and supporting regulatory/client audits. It's posted by Thermo Fisher Scientific, a global life sciences company, for a standard Mon-Fri office-based position in Sichuan, China. It demands hands-on electron microscope (SEM, FIB, or TEM) experience, IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocol writing, risk assessment and statistical analysis skills, plus an advanced degree with 5 years or a bachelor's with 8 years of relevant experience. Up to 25% travel and occasional cleanroom work or extended/shift hours may be required.

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Join our validation engineering 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.
Requirements
•Advanced Degree plus 5 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in validation in instrument design/manufacturing or comparable regulated industry
•Preferred Fields of Study: Material Sciences, Life Sciences, Chemistry or related technical field
•Strong hands on electronics microscope (SEM, FIB, or TEM) operation experience is required
•Experience writing and executing validation protocols, 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 in English. Good oral English communication is preferred
•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
•Ability to work in cleanroom environments when required
•Flexibility to work extended hours or alternate shifts based on project needs
•May require up to 25% travel

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