Validation Engineer | Equipment & Process Qualification – Vilnius

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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, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job Description About Thermo Fisher Scientific At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we develop solutions that help people live healthier, cleaner, and safer lives. This is more than our mission — it is the impact our colleagues make every day. 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 that help ensure reliable operations and high-quality products. Join a collaborative environment where engineering, quality, technology, and continuous improvement come together to support products used globally. Job Overview We are looking for a Validation Engineer to join our team and 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 modern production and laboratory equipment, prepare and execute validation documentation, investigate deviations, and support continuous improvement across regulated processes. This is a great opportunity for someone with an engineering, life sciences, chemistry, technical operations, quality, manufacturing, or laboratory background who wants to grow in validation and qualification. Previous job title does not need to be “Validation Engineer”. We welcome candidates from engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, laboratory, technical operations, quality, or regulated environments who want to develop in this field. You will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Technical Operations, Maintenance, Laboratory, and external contractor teams. 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 qualification documentation, including 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 the main point of contact for qualification activities with internal stakeholders Coordinate technicians, contractors, and external specialists during qualification activities when needed Support process 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, or another regulated environment Experience in GMP, ISO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, diagnostics, manufacturing, laboratory, or another regulated technical environment would be an advantage Skills and Competencies Understanding of equipment qualification, process validation, or regulated technical processes Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and validation documentation would be an advantage Knowledge of GMP, ISO, FDA regulations, GAMP5, or other industry standards would be beneficial Strong technical writing skills and ability to prepare clear, structured 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 Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools Good written and spoken English and Lithuanian skills Ability to work in cleanroom or regulated production/laboratory environments when required Preferred Qualifications Experience with equipment qualification or process validation Experience working with production, laboratory, utility, or facility 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 We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. 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. Compensation The monthly salary range estimated for this position based in Lithuania is €2 183,33–€3 270,83.