Formulation Technician
- Employer
- Pfizer
- Location
- Groton, CT
- Start date
- May 19, 2022
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biotechnology
- Required Education
- High School or equivalent
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Pharm Country, Best Places to Work
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 a Formulation Technician, you are responsible for performing accurate, high quality formulation work for in vivo animal studies in compliance with the study protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards, applicable regulatory standards and departmental policies/procedures. The formulations prepared by the Formulation Technician are used for in vivo animal studies conducted in support of the Portfolio, including early research and target safety and investigative work.
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
Perform all regulatory responsibilities in compliance with applicable regulatory standards (eg. Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)).
Perform all aspects of the preparation of dosing formulations including mathematical calculations for routine preparations (e.g. API, volume), ordering of API, review of study protocols for routine formulations, and analytical sample collection, data collection and documentation, data quality control review, and preparation of in-life data for archiving.
Serve as Primary Formulation Technician for studies depending on level and experience.
Manage multiple assignments/projects simultaneously while maintaining data quality and meeting timelines.
Ensure proper supplies and equipment are available and suitable for formulation functions; generate forms, labels, and other materials needed for formulation preparations as required.
Responsible for use, maintenance and calibration of equipment, e.g. balances, mixers.
Troubleshoot and solve equipment/technical problems associated with formulation preparation dependent on level and experience.
Conduct Out of Specification (OOS) investigations
Communicate with Management, Study Director, Study Technicians and support personnel to ensure compliance with all protocol driven activities, and to enable proactive adjustment of the protocol by the Study Director in the event of unexpected events or findings.
Complete self-review of formulation data for accuracy and completeness against the protocol; appropriately documents and corrects data errors, notifies appropriate study personnel as required.
Complete peer QC review of formulation data collected by others depending on experience and level.
Assist in preparing data for QA audits and addressing and drafting responses depending on level and experience.
Prepares formulation data for archiving.
Adheres to all applicable company and unit policies and procedures
Ensures work areas are kept clean and orderly.
Meets established timelines for deliverables.
Reviews and recommends updates for departmental SOPs, may draft updates to SOPs depending on experience and level.
Participates in a culture of continuous improvement within assigned work group.
Build and take on leadership responsibilities including but not limited to site and global interactions and provide scientific expertise to the group
Qualifications
Must-Have
BS in chemistry, pharmacy, biology, or related field with 0-2 years GLP experience; or
Associates Degree in chemistry, biology, or veterinary technology with 2-5 years related experience; or
High school diploma (US) with a minimum 5 years of related experience
Nice-to-Have
Experience performing formulation preparations for in vivo studies in a GLP environment preferred.
Use of electronic data capture systems (eg Pristima), spreadsheet applications or other data management systems preferred.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to perform mathematical calculations
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Overtime, weekend and holiday work may be required
Last Date to Apply: June 1st 2022
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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