Associate Scientist GMP Manufacturing

Why Patients Need You

Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer's purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best in class medicines to patients around the world.

What You Will Achieve

As an Associate Scientist, you will be at the center of our operations and you'll find that everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality. You will be responsible for the design and execution of experiments using a variety of cell culture technologies and working with other colleagues to execute complex studies and to perform data analysis. You will work with a matrix team of scientists to enable the manufacture and delivery of life-changing gene therapy medicine to patients.

Your strong foundation in general scientific practice, its principles and concepts will help in meeting critical deadlines. You will be relied on as a technical contributor to assess the assigned tasks and make decisions that involve direct application of your knowledge. You will help Pfizer develop new and improved processes used in the research and development of our drugs. Your innovative mindset will help us develop economical, efficient and safe chemical manufacture of experimental and active drug materials.

It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

How You Will Achieve It

• Exercise and build basic team effectiveness skills (e.g., commitment, feedback, consensus management) within immediate work group.
  
• Contribute to a range of highly innovative analytical ideas to support global process development projects.
  
• Develop a safety test plan suitable for the potential process hazards and perform all required process safety testing.
  
• Provide analytical support in technical transfer and troubleshooting of commercial Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) processes to relevant API sites and global technical groups.
  
• Summarize, evaluate the study results, develop and test new hypotheses to improve the fundamental understanding of recovery and purification processes.
  
• Oversee process validation studies carried out at manufacturing scale.
  
• Prepare internally reviewed technical reports, and make oral presentations to scientists and management.
  
• Investigate new technologies and analytical approaches to bring added value to Pfizer Global Supply.
  
• Document results and assist with interpretation of findings.
  
• Work in a collaborative environment of a multi-disciplinary project team.
  

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor's Degree
  
• Requires 0 - 2 years of experience in biologics process development, technology transfer and/or bioprocess manufacturing (GMP or non-GMP). Theoretical or practical knowledge of Biological Pilot Plant operations including cell culture/fermentation and downstream processing. Knowledge of computerized and automated control systems, and data acquisition in these environments is desirable.
  
• Demonstrated capability to work as a team member in a matrixed development team. Ability to work under minimal supervision. Applicants must be organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently, and in a collaborative environment.
  
• The successful candidate will possess strong oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical and computer skills are required. Must be capable of generating documents utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. Dedication to maintaining and operating in a safe work environment.
  

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in a Biological/Viral Pilot Plant or Commercial Manufacturing setting is desired
  

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Potential for occasional weekend work.

Additional Job Details

• Last Date to Apply: May 24, 2022
• Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus

Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

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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.

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