Validation Engineering

**Work Schedule**Standard (Mon-Fri)**Environmental Conditions**Office**Job Description**Business Title:Validation Engineering Specialist - Co-OpIssue Date:23.JAN.2023Revision #:1Summary:Provides specialized validation knowledge and information, which is directly required to support operations and clients. Completes all protocols related to the validation of equipment, processes and new products and reviews all finished reports prior to final approval. Ensures documents conform to all Patheon Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), client requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices.Essential Functions:Prepare Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ) for more complex equipment, facilities and computer systems.Prepare and complete process validation protocols (new and existing clients) and writing reports.Maintain documentation room and retain room.Review and verify data.Maintain cleaning program and trending cleaning results.Provide technical expertise and support to Quality Operations/Business or Project management/operations/Pharmaceutics and Process Technology (PPT).Support special projects (as required)Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards.Perform alternating or rotating shift work (as required)REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation:High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is requiredWorking towards B.Sc. in chemistry or a related field.Experience:Previous experience in a validation or science related environment.Equivalency:Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Strong written and oral skills.Detail oriented and organized, with a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness.Excellent interpersonal skills, communication and organizational skills.Strong judgment, decision making and trouble shooting skills.Ability to multi-task, meeting tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.Mini-T and data analysis knowledge an asset. Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.Proficiency with the English Language.Standards and Expectations:u202fu202fu202fFollow 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.u202f Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems in order to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management, scheduling systems,u202fetc.). Be client and patient consciousu202fat all times. Understand Key Performance Indicators and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for system improvements and engage in problem 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.u202f Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in related field. u202fu202fu202fu202fPhysical Requirements:Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about lab/lab office locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 10-35 pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time. Safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, latex or similar gloves, safeThermo 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.