Packaging Engineering Project Specialist Co-Op

**Work Schedule**Standard (Mon-Fri)**Environmental Conditions**Office**Job Description**Business Title: Packaging Engineering Project Specialist u2013 Co-OpIssue Date: 01.AUG.2025Revision #: 1Summary:Responsible for the design, modification, support, and improvement of packaging processes at the development, validation, and Commercial stages for assigned clients.Essential Functions:uf0a7 Writes and supports the generation of required Packaging Engineering documentation for Risk Assessments, Engineering Line Trials, and Reports for assigned clients.uf0a7 Works with clients in the development of master data for Serialization.uf0a7 Carries out Engineering Line Trials and Performance Qualifications for new packaging products.uf0a7 Lead and/or participate in problem solving for packaging activities, equipment and processes.uf0a7 Apply strong computer skills and knowledge to identify, propose and implement changes to solve technical or quality challenges related to the packaging process.uf0a7 Collaborate with Project Management, Business Management, Process Pharmacy, Technical Transfers, Validation, Planning, Materials Management, Analytical and other functional areas to meet project and team objectives.uf0a7 Participate in continuous improvement activities as needed.uf0a7 Perform alternating or rotating shifts as required.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Minimum College/Technical School diploma in Chemistry, Engineering or relevant technical field.BSc in Chemistry, Engineering or Pharmacy is an asset.Experience:Experience in packaging technical/scientific discussions with clients is an asset.Previous experience with SAP enterprise software to source information and navigate business operations is an asset.Equivalency:Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:General knowledge and understanding of drug packaging processes as well as drug product validation and commercialization processes. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Demonstrates organizational skills relevant to drug packaging. Strong written and oral communication skills. Detail oriented and organized, with a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness. Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices. Ability to recommend improvements relating to pharmaceutical packaging, equipment, processes and systems. Established quality, regulatory, and production mentality including an appreciation for client service and the contract manufacturing industry. Works independently with minimal need for supervision. Advanced experiene in MS Word/Excel and demonstrated computer proficiency with other Microsoft Office programs. Proficiency with the English Language.Standards and Expectations:Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Work collaboratively with fellow team members, modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives. Carry out all duties within strict compliance to Patheon quality systems SOP''s and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion. Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems in order to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management, scheduling systems, etc.). Be client and patient conscious at all times. Understand Key Performance Indicators and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for system improvements and engage inPackaging Engineering Project Specialist Co-Op Page 2 of 3problem solving. Models positive thinking and is open to change, motivating the team to adapt to shifts in priorities and new ways of working. Proactively identify areas for improvement in the execution of procedures. Communicate risks to timelines in a proactive manner. Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in related field.Physical Requirements:Light physical effort and fatigue. Walks, sits or stands for limited periods. May require occasional equipment operation including keyboard equipment. Lifts light items for limitThermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.