As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll do meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join colleagues who bring our Mission to life every day-enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Join our growing validation team supporting Automatic Visual Inspection (AVI) operations, a critical and expanding function within sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing. With new lines being added-including auto-injector technology-this role offers hands-on experience in one of the most in-demand areas of the industry. This is an entry-level opportunity designed for growth, where you'll gain valuable, highly marketable experience in sterile manufacturing validation. A Day in the
Life:
This role offers a balance of technical documentation and hands-on execution: 60% desk-based: writing validation protocols, data analysis, reporting, and documentation 40% on the production floor: executing validation activities alongside team members Partner with experienced engineers for hands-on training and execution Participate in data calculations, evaluations, and summary reports Gradually interface with clients and become a point of contact Work directly with commercial manufacturing equipment in sterile/inspection environments What to
Expect:
Structured onboarding with SOP training and hands-on mentorship Direct exposure to AVI and sterile pharmaceutical processes Career growth within a rapidly expanding function (AVI + auto-injector lines) Collaborative team environment (team of 4 engineers) Keys to
Success:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related field 0-2+ years of experience in validation or regulated/GMP environment preferred
Required Skills & Experience:
Strong technical writing and documentation skills High attention to detail and quality-focused mindset Comfort working around large-scale manufacturing equipment Ability to learn quickly in a hands-on environment Exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing-especially sterile/aseptic environments-is strongly preferred and highly valued
Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of cGMP and regulated environments preferred Familiarity with
IQ/OQ/PQ
concepts a plus Ability to work onsite in Greenville, NC (Monday-Friday, standard hours) Strong communication and teamwork skills
Why Join Us:
Entry point into high-demand sterile validation engineering Hands-on learning with experienced mentors Exposure to cutting-edge pharmaceutical technologies (AVI & auto-injectors) Clear career progression into advanced validation roles