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

You will be accountable for activities involved in the production of drug substance or active biological ingredients (ABI). You will assist in a wide variety of activities and functions while supporting a manufacturing facility following Good Manufacturing Practices and ensuring compliance with Pfizer Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) along with all applicable worldwide regulations and guidelines.

As part of technical operations, you will be a team member who is relied to have a good understanding of procedures, techniques, tools, materials and equipment. Your decision making will help you prioritize workflows based on the available resources. You will follow standard procedures to complete tasks, some of which may vary in scope, sequence, complexity and timing. You will contribute to the team’s success by sharing your previously acquired knowledge.

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

ROLE SUMMARY

The Bioprocess Technician III supports the execution of Commercial, Clinical, and/or Development production according to Standard Operating Procedures and Production Schedule. The Bioprocess Technician will work on interdisciplinary teams, to implement process improvements, and participate in process troubleshooting. This Bioprocess Technician role is for Solution Preparation.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports manufacturing operations on the production floor for buffer/media with varying levels of automation.

• Follow SOPs and batch records for unit operations.

• Supports operation of manufacturing equipment associated with process equipment commissioning, qualification and validation.

• Assists troubleshooting, technical support/analysis and resolution of equipment, automation, and process issues on the manufacturing floor.

• Strives for Right first time execution and continuous improvement, the timely review of daily documentation and completes data entry; Identify and/or Communicate process and compliance concerns in real time.

• Participate in audits, as required.

• Assists the Subject Matter Expert for manufacturing operations in support of QTS investigations and CAPA implementations.

• Responsible for remaining current on assigned training.

• Supports Lean Manufacturing, Sustainability, Operational Excellence initiatives; facilitate the drive towards continuous improvement in all manufacturing areas.

• Assists in the escalation process through various levels of management when operations, personnel safety, equipment functionality, product supply and/or quality compliance are at risk.

• Escalates the need for work requests when issues arise with facility/manufacturing equipment.

• Utilizes enterprise systems to support manufacturing operations including but not limited to, SAP, LIMS, AMPS, PDOCS and/or QTS.

• Assists in performance of cleaning, inventory, and maintaining facility in a safe and GMP compliant manner.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• High School diploma plus 2 years of work experience.

Nice-to-Have

• GMP experience in a regulated environment.

• Bio Work certification.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Basic mechanical knowledge and the use of hand tools.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires the moving of heavy equipment and the ability to lift ~40 pounds.
• Moderate repetitive standing, sitting, bending, and ladder climbing on a daily basis.
• The incumbent needs to take the necessary safety precautions when working with pressurized systems, steam, and corrosive chemicals.
• The incumbent is required to attain knowledge of the operational equipment.
• The incumbent will be required to assist in solving problems regarding site assessment, specific units used in Biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• The incumbent must be able to follow SOPs, MBRs and be able to use a multitude of enterprise systems including SAP, Delta-V, etc.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Monday -Friday coverage via 10 hour rotating shifts (1st and 2nd shift), with long term potential to move to 2-2-3 schedule (days and nights).

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Last Date to Apply: February 28, 2024

The salary for this position ranges from $22.49 to $37.49 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies. 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 applies only to the United States - North Carolina - Sanford location.

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

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