Validation Engineer

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse, Working at heights

Job Description

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we develop solutions that help people live healthier, cleaner, and safer lives. At our Vilnius site, we develop and manufacture innovative life science and diagnostic technologies used by researchers, clinicians, and laboratories around the world.

Our teams work with advanced manufacturing, laboratory, and quality systems in a regulated environment where reliability, documentation, compliance, and continuous improvement are essential.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Validation Engineer to support equipment, systems, facilities, and process qualification activities across manufacturing, laboratory, and technical environments.

In this role, you will help ensure that equipment and processes are properly qualified, compliant, and ready to support reliable operations. You will work with qualification documentation, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, deviations, corrective actions, technical teams, and external contractors.

This role is a strong fit for someone with experience in engineering, manufacturing, quality, maintenance, laboratory operations, technical operations, or another regulated environment who wants to grow in validation and qualification.

Previous job title does not need to be “Validation Engineer” — we welcome candidates who have worked with equipment, processes, documentation, quality systems, or technical problem solving and are motivated to develop in this field.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute qualification and validation activities for equipment, systems, facilities, and processes
• Maintain validation schedules and help ensure equipment remains in a qualified state
• Prepare, review, and execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, procedures, and summary reports
• Support qualification activities for standard and customized equipment used in regulated environments
• Identify, document, and investigate discrepancies, deviations, and validation-related issues
• Define and implement corrective actions in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Act as a main point of contact for qualification activities with internal stakeholders
• Coordinate technicians, contractors, and external specialists during qualification activities when needed
• Support improvements related to validation documentation, execution quality, and compliance

Experience and Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or another related technical field
  or
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience in validation, qualification, engineering, quality, manufacturing, laboratory operations, technical operations, maintenance, or another regulated environment
• Good written and spoken English and Lithuanian skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Skills and Competencies

• Understanding of equipment qualification, process validation, or regulated technical processes
• Ability to prepare clear, structured technical documentation
• Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
• Ability to assess risks, identify gaps, and support evidence-based decisions
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage several priorities at once
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams
• Ability to work in cleanroom or regulated production/laboratory environments when required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and validation documentation
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO, FDA regulations, GAMP5, or other industry standards
• Experience with equipment qualification or process validation
• Experience working with production, laboratory, utility, facility, or manufacturing systems
• Knowledge of quality management systems and regulated documentation practices
• Experience with risk assessments, gap analysis, deviation investigations, or CAPA
• Experience coordinating contractors or technical service providers
• Knowledge of calibration, metrology, statistical analysis, or process control methods

What We Offer

• Annual performance bonus and additional financial benefits
• Comprehensive health package, including private health, life and accident insurance
• Wellbeing support for employees and their family members, including mental health consultations, health check-ups, vaccinations, and on-site health initiatives
• Opportunities for professional growth through internal training, access to Thermo Fisher e-University, and continuous development
• The opportunity to work in a global, innovation-driven organization and collaborate with international teams
• Daily benefits such as subsidized meals, gym access, and company transportation
• An inclusive and supportive culture, with team events and community initiatives
• 2 additional paid volunteering days per year

How to Apply

If you are interested in equipment qualification, validation, quality, technology, and continuous improvement — and want to grow your career in a global life sciences organization — we would love to hear from you.

Even if your experience covers only part of the validation field, but you are motivated to learn and develop in this area, we encourage you to apply.

Thank you to everyone who applies. Due to the high volume of applications, we will be able to contact only candidates selected to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

Compensation

The monthly salary range estimated for this position based in Lithuania is €2 183,33–€3 270,83.