Thermo Fisher Scientific · 9 hours ago
Validation Engineer III
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $136K/yr
5+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a leader in serving science, and they are seeking a Validation Engineer III to lead validation and qualification work for TruBio software and bioprocessing equipment. The role involves guiding junior engineers and collaborating with various teams to deliver reliable, audit-ready systems.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Lead validation projects from planning to closeout
Write and execute FAT, SAT, IQ, and OQ protocols
Resolve issues found during testing and document results
Lead customer-facing FAT activities and support audits
Partner with Field Service during Commissioning & Qualification
Support risk assessments, traceability, and deviation investigations
Improve validation templates and processes
Mentor junior engineers and support digital validation tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field; equivalent experience considered
5 years of validation experience in biotech, pharma, or regulated manufacturing (3 years with advanced degree or equivalent work experience)
Experience leading FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ activities
Customer-facing experience during qualification or FAT
Familiarity with CSV principles and tools like ValGenesis or Kneat
Hands-on experience with DeltaV, PLC/SCADA, or similar systems
Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers
Strong knowledge of GAMP, cGMP, GDP, and 21CFR Part 11 compliance
Strong technical writing and communication skills
Good problem-solving and documentation accuracy
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred
Advanced degrees or validation/quality certifications are a plus
VBA or scripting is a plus
Benefits
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Daniella Cramp
Senior Vice President and President, Bioproduction Group
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