Associate Scientist, Lab Ops - Environmental Monitoring at Pfizer in Sanford, North Carolina

Job Description:

Why Patients Need You

 

Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.

 

What You Will Achieve

 

Every day, Pfizer's unwavering commitment to quality ensures the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is both flexible and innovative, always putting the patient first. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance, or research analysis, your contribution directly impacts patients.

 

How You Will Achieve It

 

In this role, you will:

 

• Perform tasks associated with maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) compliant Quality Control and Stability laboratories.
• Support environmental monitoring and water collection in the QC Microbiology laboratory.
• Follow Environment Health and Safety requirements for site and QC laboratories.
• Write cleaning validation protocols and reports, and perform complex mathematical problems and data analysis.
• Support product transfers, new product development, regulatory queries, cost improvement projects, and Drug Product plant support for Cleaning Validation.
• Operate within established HR policies and basic colleague relations guidelines.
• Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical reports, project plans, etc.

 

Qualifications

 

Must-Have

 

• Applicant must have a High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience OR an associates degree with 4 years of experience OR a bachelors degree with 0+years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing quality or engineering experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
• Fundamental understanding of laboratory instrumentation function and analytical method troubleshooting
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and Excel
• Ability to perform complex mathematical problems and data analysis

 

Nice-to-Have

 

• A deep understanding of Microbiology testing and experience in defending laboratory practices during regulatory audits
• Proficiency in both viable and non-viable environmental monitoring within pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Solid grasp of aseptic techniques
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Lifting up to 20 lbs. Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and bending.

 

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

 

Schedule is 1st shift, Monday - Friday. Ability to work some weekends, and flexible hours. Adhere to safe work practices and procedures such as aseptic gowning.

 

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

 

OTHER JOB DETAILS

 

• Last Date to Apply for Job: January 16th, 2025
• Referral Bonus Eligibility: YES
• Eligible for Relocation Package: NO

 

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $54,700.00 to $91,100.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

 

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

 

Sunshine Act

 

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

 

EEO & Employment Eligibility

 

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

 

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