Validation Engineering Specialist - Co-Op (12 months)

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

Duration: August 2025 (12 months) Co-op students only

Summary:

Provides specialized validation knowledge and information, which is directly required to support operations and clients. Completes all protocols related to the validation of equipment, processes, and new products and reviews all finished reports prior to final approval. Ensures documents conform to all Patheon Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), client requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Essential Functions: 

• Prepare validation protocols, e.g. Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ), for more complex equipment, facilities, and computer systems.
• Execute protocol, report deviations, and participate in deviation analysis and resolution.
• Participate in the data specifications and format review process.
• Maintain site computerized system inventory list.
• Conduct 21 CFR Part 11 assessment and Data Integrity assessment for computerized systems
• Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards.
• Maintain documentation archiving.
• Collect, review, and verify data.
• Maintain cleaning program and trending cleaning results.
• Coordinate validation activities with other supporting departments.
• Coordinate samples collection and delivery to lab
• Support special projects (as required)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

A high school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is required

Currently enrolled in a Coop B.Sc. Program in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Life Science, or related fields

Enrolled in a co-op progr

Experience:

Previous experience in a validation or science-related environment.

Equivalency:

Equivalent combinations of education, training and relevant work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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, meeting tight deadlines in a fast paced environment. Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.  Proficiency with the English Language.

Standards and Expectations:   

Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Work collaboratively with fellow team members, modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives. Carry out all duties within strict compliance to Patheon quality systems SOP's and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion.  Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems in order to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management, scheduling systems, etc.). Be client and patient conscious at all times. Understand Key Performance Indicators and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for system improvements and engage in problem solving. Models positive thinking and is open to change, motivating the team to adapt to shifts in priorities and new ways of working. Proactively identify areas for improvement in the execution of procedures. Communicate risks to timelines in a proactive manner.  Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in related field.    

Physical Requirements:

Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about lab/lab office locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 10-35 pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time. Safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, latex or similar gloves, safety apron, organic respirator occasionally.

Disclaimer: 

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