VALIDATION ENGINEERING CO-OP

Location: Cambridge, MA

Shift: Monday-Friday, Full Time

CO-OP NOTES:

• This is a 5-6 MONTH, FULL-TIME Co-Op opportunity
• Spring Co-Ops will start in January 2022 and end in June 2022; Fall Co-Ops will start in July 2022 and end in December 2022.
• All Co-Op roles are intended to be on-site; this is not a remote position.
• Your school should have a defined co-op program to participate.
• Some relocation assistance may be provided, as needed.

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.

LOCATION/DIVISION SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Viral Vector Services (VVS), part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a dynamic gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organization that is looking for leaders to bring the highest quality processes, products and testing to our clients. The VVS Global Engineering team is a cross functional engineering group supporting over $150 Million in capital investments across locations in Massachusetts and Florida. Based out of Cambridge, MA, the Global Engineering group works to establish engineering standards/systems for the company and introduce new manufacturing technology in addition to capital project execution.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

You will report directly to the Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV) Manager or delegate. You will be assisting with the commissioning, qualification and validation of facilities, utilities and equipment systems associated with cGMP biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing and development organization (CDMO) site.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Assist CQV team members with validation activities during the tech transfer of new products in the manufacturing facility.
• Generate documentation (e.g., SOPs, commissioning and qualification protocols) to support CQV project initiatives.
• Maintain validation test equipment and systems used during protocol execution.
• Ensure all test equipment is fully functioning, calibrated and ready for use.
• Assist with CQV revalidation program for the site.

HOW WILL YOU GET HERE?

Must be a current student with 2-5 years of study completed toward earning a B.S. degree in a related engineering or life sciences field.

0-2 years of appropriate CQV experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment preferred.

Additional experience and qualification requirements include the following:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Strong computer software skills (e.g., Excel, Word).
• Interest and/or experience with performing facility, utility and equipment qualification activities.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 80,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Apply today!

Thermo 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.

As the world’s leader in serving science, Thermo Fisher Scientific's professionals develop critical solutions—and build rewarding careers. They help customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, making sure food is safe, and so much more. When you #StartYourStory with Thermo Fisher, you are guaranteed meaningful work - both personally and professionally.