• Job Description

  Req#: 4905385

  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

  We are seeking a motivated individual for the role of Technical Associate (Drug Product Manufacturing Operations Group -T2) in our GMP manufacturing facilities on the Groton, CT campus. The focus areas include solid oral dose processing for both batch and continuous processing for clinical and developmental studies. The successful candidate will actively support the day to day manufacturing activities meeting timelines, schedules, and operational quality standards in alignment with current GMP guidelines for clinical drug product supplies. Primary responsibility includes cleaning, equipment set-up and pharmaceutical manufacturing processing for oral solid dosage forms with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong teamwork dynamics when interfacing with various groups (e.g., Operations, Quality, Tech Support, GWE). It is your hard work and focus that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

  How You Will Achieve It

  • Manufacture solid dosage forms for developmental, stability and clinical studies/supplies in a supporting role

  • Set-up, operate, clean, and maintain complex pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment associated with solid dose manufacturing through batch and/or continuous processing workstreams.

  • Engage in cross-functional communication with tech transfer team, quality, and engineering as necessary.

  • Implement {Current} Good Manufacturing Practices {part of GxP} procedures and safe handling techniques for solid dose processing.

  • Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and work under minimal supervision.

  • Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Assist and execute documentation associated with solid dose manufacture, such as, working batch record documentation, in-process run sheets.

  • Complete activities identified as Operator care tasks associated with the maintenance and operation of complex pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.

  • Actively participate in shift exchange activities and communication channels.

  • Complete training to take part in safety inspections within the facility.

  • Manage solution/suspension preparation and monitor laboratory consumables levels

  • Understand and comply with the policies, procedures and working practices of Environment, Health & Safety and where necessary contribute to the review and implementation of the practices in the plant.

  Qualifications

  Must-Have

  • High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of relatable experience.

  • Previous research/commercial/cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing or cGMP warehousing experience.

  • Demonstrated competency using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and additional software

  • Solid interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (both oral and written) are a must.

  • Ability to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

  • Strong workload planning skills, organization, and attention to detail, and follow through

  Nice-to-Have

  • Associate or Bachelor's Degree in science or engineering

  • Knowledge of Solid Dosage processing, continuous processing and closed transfer technologies

  • Mechanical aptitude and desire to execute hands on manual labor

  PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Role requires a Groton site presence. The job requires the operation of manufacturing equipment in the Groton DPM area. Standing, bending, climbing, reaching and lifting upward of 55 pounds may be required. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, a full Tyvek suit and breathable air and/or filtering face piece is often required.

  NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Support of off-shift / 2nd shift, and weekend manufactures when necessary.

  Other Job Details:

  • Last Date to Apply for Job: February 10th, 2024

  • Work Location Assignment: On Premise

    On Premise colleagues work in a Pfizer site because it’s needed to get their job done. They may have flexibility to work remotely from time to time, but they are primarily on-site.

  
  

  The salary for this position ranges from $23.28 to $38.80 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 - Connecticut - Groton location.

  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.

  Manufacturing

• About the company

  At Pfizer we know that great things happen anywhere people come together with one shared goal. And the greatest rewards are sometimes where you least expect them. The future of medicine is happening at Pfizer.

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