Validation Engineering Specialist Co - op

Internship Opportunity

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. Our staff members are committed to making a difference in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We seek individuals with proven competencies and strong character to help lead our organization now and into the future. Our interns receive professional mentorship and leadership development opportunities to support future career growth with us. Whether you're looking to come back as a repeat intern, transition into one of our Leadership Development Programs, or pursue a full-time position post-graduation, our team is here to support your next step!

How will you make an impact? Our interns are matched to projects based on their abilities and current business needs. All projects will have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business to which they are assigned.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ) for more complex equipment, facilities and computer systems.
• Collect, review and verify data.
• Prepare and complete validation protocols (new and existing clients) and writing reports.
• 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)

Start Date: This internship is set to begin on Jan 2026 for 1 year.

How will you get here? High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is required. Currently enrolled in a B.Sc. Program in Computer Science, Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, Life Science, or related fields. 0 years of work experience required; previous experience in a validation or science related environment preferred. 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 in a fast paced environment. Data analysis knowledge an asset. Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. Proficiency with the English Language. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!