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Associate Scientist, QC Sample Management (Weekend Shift)
$64k-83k (estimate)
Full Time | Pharmaceutical
2 Months Ago
Pfizer is Hiring an Associate Scientist, QC Sample Management (Weekend Shift) Near Sanford, NC
Why Patients Need You
Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is flexible, innovative, and customer oriented. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance or analysis through research programs, your contribution will directly impact patients.
What You Will Achieve
The position will support the Pfizer Sanford, NC Quality Operations department by performing Quality Control activities associated with clinical and/or commercial product, raw materials, validation, and stability. Key responsibilities are performing GMP tasks associated with maintaining compliant Quality Control and Stability laboratories; providing sample management support for QC; and creating, reviewing and approving documentation.
At a minimum, the individual should be considered able to demonstrate the following:
- acts safely and follows all EH&S safety requirements for site and QC laboratories
- sufficient depth of knowledge within their scientific discipline and previous area of experience
- good written and verbal communication techniques
- ability to follow written procedures and learn from hands on training
- capability of solving complex mathematical and situation dependent problems
- ability to receive feedback and take accountability for actions and personal development
- aptitude for good decision making based on procedures, guidance, and experience
- awareness to know their own limitations and seek senior scientist or management guidance when appropriate
- desire to ensure correctness and accuracy in tasks and documentation, detail oriented
- fitness of functioning as a team member and performing independent work with minor guidance
- willingness to use personal skills and knowledge to achieve individual and company goals and objectives
- understanding of own area of function and knowledge of other cross functional areas
- support training of new staff within immediate team; mentoring and coaching junior colleagues
- able to create, review, and approve test method and/or equipment validation records with limited guidance/coaching
- experience assisting with laboratory investigations to define root cause and assisting with validation protocol non-conformances
- method 1, yellow belt trained and/or understands use of tools and can apply them to solve issues (including technical issues)
- understands the importance of feedback and receives feedback well from management and other colleagues
- makes good decisions based on knowledge of quality systems/technical experience and work is accurate with little to no errors
- recognizes the impact of procedural changes that may impact future quality tasks and decisions
- applies discipline’s principles and appropriate procedures to design and execute work against work group goals
- able to review working instructions for technical content within own subject area and reference to applicable GMPs and regulatory expectations, make value-added comments
- responsible for personal timelines delivery and seeks advice if conflicts arise
- interacts with business lines and shares information with team; capable of influencing and negotiating with business lines
- increased ability to communication effectively with good interpersonal skills; establish relationships within Quality lines
Individual should have knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Microsoft Office™ applications specifically Word and Excel, analytical techniques and instrumentation, Lean Six Sigma concepts, and Lean Labs.
How You Will Achieve It
- Responsible for knowing, understanding and acting in accordance with Pfizer’s values and our OWNIT culturePerforms tasks associated with maintaining GMP compliant Quality Control and Stability laboratories.
- Supports the sample management process for QC (pick up from manufacturing, maintaining chain of custody in LIMS, aliquoting/delivering samples to appropriate lab, etc.
- Responsible for appropriate creation, review and approval of GMP documentation (test records, and as assigned validation protocols/reports, test methods, equipment records, etc.) and ensuring adherence to Pfizer standards, guidelines and values.
- Responsible for reporting issues to management and participating in issue resolution (such as reporting OOS result and participating in associated laboratory investigation, reporting instrument issues and assisting with troubleshooting, etc.)
- Assessing existing situations and suggesting improvements to increase compliance and innovation.
- May perform data trending activities and assist with metrics reporting.
- May initiate and develop project plans to ensure projects timely completion.
- May serve on cross functional teams to facilitate communications between Quality Control and other departments.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Applicant must have a High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience OR an associate´s degree with 4 years of experience OR a bachelor´s degree with 0 years of experience.
Nice-to-Have
- Experience in manufacturing, quality or analytical testing in biotech and pharmaceutical industry.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to lift 30 lbs, stand for 2 to 3 hours at a time, sit for 2 to 3 hours at a time, walk long distances and bend to obtain items from lower shelving/cabinets
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
You will be hired to work a specific schedule either on first, second, or third shift (weekdays and weekends). Flexibility is a must. Limited travel for the position; no more than 10% traveling.
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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Pharmaceutical
SALARY
$64k-83k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/25/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/29/2024
WEBSITE
pfizer.com
HEADQUARTERS
NEW YORK, NY
SIZE
>50,000
FOUNDED
1848
CEO
ALBERT BOURLA
REVENUE
$10B - $50B
INDUSTRY
Pharmaceutical
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About Pfizer
Breakthroughs That Change Patients' Lives: Pfizer is a leading research-based biopharmaceutical company. We apply science and our global resources to deliver innovative therapies that extend and significantly improve lives. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time.To learn more, visit www.pfizer.com. For additional information on our guidelines, please visit http://www.pfizer.com/community-guidelines Beware of scams from individuals, organizations and Interne...t sites claiming to represent Pfizer in recruitment activities. A formal Pfizer recruitment process is required for all authorized positions posted by Pfizer prior to issuing an offer of employment. This Pfizer process includes an interview and never requires payment or fees from job applicants. If you receive a suspicious email message or phone call about recruiting on behalf of Pfizer, do not provide any personal information or pay any fees. Interested candidates should apply to current openings through this Pfizer website. Pfizer accepts no responsibility for any costs or charges incurred as a result of fraudulent activity.
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