Bioprocess Technician III

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 part of a team of efficient and dynamic technicians assigned to manufacture pharmaceuticals within a state-of-the-art facility. You will be responsible for operating equipment, completion of support tasks and at times the oversight of assigned activities, in order to obtain the production plan of record. You will assist in process support and continuous improvement activities. You will be proactive in taking up trainings, documentation and technical completion of work as required in a regulated cGMP environment

As part of the Technical Operations team, your prior work experience and ability to apply your breadth of knowledge will help you adapt the standard methods and procedures. You will help us identify required delivery and process improvements that drive increased efficiency, throughput and quality. You will arrive at decisions on which methods and procedures are the best fit for different work situations.

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

• Candidate will be on a team of technicians, assigned to manufacture biopharmaceuticals within a state of the art facility.  The candidate will be responsible for operating equipment, completion of support tasks and at times the oversight of assigned activities, in order to obtain the production plan of record.  Primary responsibilities will be related to process support (e.g. cleaning, autoclave, washers, buffer, and media preparation). Candidate will be accountable for the required training, documentation and technical completion of work as required in a regulated cGMP environment.   Manage own time, professional development, and be accountable for own results.
• Following SOP’s, procedures and utilize automation (Delta V) in order to operate equipment and complete assigned tasks in a cGMP environment.  The position will be responsible for the operation and troubleshooting of biopharmaceutical equipment in fermentation, purification of microbial organisms, and process support (ie. autoclaves, washers, Clean-in-place (CIP) and Steam-in-place (SIP), single use mixers, portable vessels etc.).  The position will be responsible for general housekeeping, stocking and cleanliness of the cGMP facility. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives when opportunity arises.  Report to management any potential or actual deviations from regulatory requirements.      

Qualifications

Must-Have

• High School Diploma required
• H.S. 0+ years of work experience, preference is in a cGMP environment but not required.
• A.A. or A.S. in Math Biology or Science (preferred) with 0+ years of work experience
• B.A. / B.S. with no work experience required

Nice-to-Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• A.A. or A.S. in Math Biology or Science (preferred) with 0+ years of work experience
• Basic mechanical knowledge and experience with use of hand tools

  
 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate repetitive standing, sitting, bending, ladder climbing, pushing and lifting (up to 40lbs) required on a daily basis.  

Ability to perform mathematical calculations, follow procedure, complete proper documentation and learn new processes.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Currently, the role is fixed 12-hour day shift on 24/7 operation (2-2-3 rotation) on 1st shift.  Must be flexible to alter shift pattern as business requires.

Other Job Details

• Last Date to Apply for Job: August 19, 2021
• Eligible for Relocation Package: NO

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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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