Rochester, Michigan, United States
12 hours ago
Chemist / Microbiologist (1st shift)

Use Your Power for Purpose

Every day, our unwavering commitment to quality ensures the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our flexible, innovative, and customer-oriented culture is rooted in science and risk-based compliance. Whether you are engaged in development, maintenance, compliance, or research analysis, your contributions have a direct impact on patient care. By being part of our team, you help uphold a quality culture that adapts and evolves to meet the needs of patients, ensuring that every product we deliver is of the highest standard.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

Assist in the preparation and maintenance of media stocks, including sterilization of accessories by autoclave cycles.

Manage receipt, storage, and handling of Bio ball cultures, and assist in the maintenance of Master cultures and preparation of Cryo vials.

Perform various microbiological tests such as water analysis, Microbial Limit Test, Sterility tests, Bacterial Endotoxin Test, CCIT, and micro challenge studies.

Ensure training records are updated and correctly filed to reflect current testing capabilities.

Perform sampling and labeling of materials as per defined procedures and verify all equipment and instruments.

Interpret and evaluate data for accuracy, precision, trends, and potential cGMP impact, recommending appropriate corrective actions.

Ensure all documentation and quality records comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices and are filed according to existing policies.

Review and revise Standard Operating Procedures, analytical methods, and related documents to keep them current.

Conduct analyses on finished products, raw materials, and components, including data entry, review, and approval in a computerized database, and generate EMS reports.

Contribute to the completion of complex projects, manage time effectively to meet targets, and develop plans for work activities within a team, while exercising judgment with reliance on supervisor and working under their direction.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience, or an associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience

Demonstrated technical skills in method validation and testing

Ability to read and understand applicable compendial methods, Standard Operating Procedures, technical procedures, and governmental regulations

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and its application standards, processes, and policies.

Excellent organizational skills and strong ability to multi-task

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with unique Quality Control instruments to meet accuracy specifications for sample management, retains management, interpretation, and evaluation

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

Experience with laboratory work, particularly using analytical HPLC (High Pressure Liquid Chromatography) techniques

Proven track record in leading continuous improvement projects

Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, six sigma methodologies, and statistical analysis

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels

Adaptability and willingness to learn new techniques and procedures

  

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Able to lift 25-30 lbs

This is a penicillin manufacturing facility.  Any candidates applying must NOT be allergic to penicillin.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Monday – Friday (i.e. 0700-0330 negotiable) with occasional evening and/or weekend work.   


Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Last Day to Apply: March 10th, 2025

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $66,500.00 to $110,900.00. 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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