- Location
- US - Greenville, NC - 5900 Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Industry
- Pharmaceuticals
- Category
- Engineering
- Role type
- Individual Contributor
- Environment
- Clinical
- Source
- Workday
Overview
This role leads media fill (aseptic process simulation) programs to ensure sterile manufacturing processes remain validated and compliant. Responsibilities include designing and executing studies, authoring validation documents, supporting investigations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position requires 8+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech validation experience, with specific expertise in aseptic processing and media fill execution. Strong technical writing and regulatory knowledge are essential.
Description
Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)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, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)Job Description
How will you make an impact?
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. The Staff Engineer, Media Fill plays a critical role in supporting sterile/aseptic manufacturing operations by leading media fill (aseptic process simulation) programs. This role ensures processes remain in a validated state and compliant with global regulatory expectations.
What will you do?
- Lead the design and execution of media fill (APS) studies for aseptic manufacturing processes
- Author and review validation protocols, reports, and risk assessments
- Support investigations, deviations, and CAPAs related to media fills and aseptic processes
- Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, EMA, and global regulatory requirements
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in validation and contamination control strategies
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech validation
- Strong experience with aseptic processing and media fill execution (required)
- Experience in sterile manufacturing environments (required)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Deep understanding of aseptic processing and contamination control
- Strong knowledge of cGMP and regulatory expectations
- Technical writing expertise (validation protocols and reports)
- Ability to lead complex validation projects independently
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
Skills
Languages
Shift
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer through technology and innovation.