Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Start Date: July 2025 - July 2026 When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of an inquisitive team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world. Location/Division Specific Information As a Validation Engineering Specialist - Co-Op at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., you will be based in our Canada location. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our world-class operations. Discover Impactful Work: In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring the flawless validation of equipment, processes, and new products. Your work will directly support our operations and clients, contributing to the success of our organization. A day in the Life: Prepare and complete validation protocols for complex equipment, facilities, and computer systems. Review and verify data to ensure accuracy and compliance. Provide technical expertise and support to various teams. Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards. Perform alternating or rotating shift work as required. Keys to Success: To excel in this role, you should possess strong written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills. You should also have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines, and demonstrate strong judgment and decision-making skills. Education High school diploma or equivalent experience required. Working towards a B.Sc. in chemistry or a related field. Enrolled in a co-op Experience Previous experience in a validation or science-related environment is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Strong written and oral communication skills. Meticulous and well-organized. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Strong judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and the English language. Physical Requirements / Work Environment This position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination. You should be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time. You should also have the ability to lift and carry light to medium weights, have good arm, hand, and finger dexterity, and have visual acuity for prolonged computer use. Disclaimer: This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as a comprehensive statement of work, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed. Nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully align with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. COVID-19 Vaccination Update for U.S. & Canada Colleagues All U.S. colleagues are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status. New hires will be asked to disclose their vaccination status upon the first day of employment. U.S. new hires (including those in Field Sales, Field Services and Customer Support - Technical Applications) may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including boosters, based on the customer or client sites they visit and support. Individuals may also be required to comply with other COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as masking or testing. U.S. and Canada new hires in Clinical Research who are in the following job categories must be fully vaccinated before their first day of employment or request an accommodation: executive director level and above, client-facing commercial, clinical research associates (CRAs), Assistant CRA (ACRAs), all CRA and ACRA line managers, clinic-based staff in early development services and accelerated enrollment solutions, and FSP within analytical services division roles. Canada new hires (including those in Field Sales, Field Services, and Customer Support Technical Applications) may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including boosters, based on the customer or client sites they visit and support. Individuals may also be required to comply with other COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as masking or testing. New hires in Field Sales, Field Services, and Customer Support Technical Applications will be asked to disclose their vaccination status upon the first day of employment. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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