Cell-Based QC Scientist I

Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is flexible, innovative, and customer oriented. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance or analysis through research programs, your contribution will directly impact patients.

You will be a member of Pfizer’s dedicated and highly effective quality assurance and control team. You will be responsible for analyzing chemical, biological or microbiological products to support our quality programs. Your contribution to environmental testing, utility monitoring, analytical testing, microbial identification and sterility testing will help Pfizer provide safe drugs to patients. Your understanding of Quality Control instruments will help us meet their accuracy specifications against established standards. You will also be relied on for setting requirements for the transfer of methodology from R&D.

As an Associate scientist, your strong foundation in general scientific practice and in the principles and concepts of the discipline will help us achieve our goals. You will be relied on as a technical contributor to assess the assigned tasks and make decisions that involve direct application of your knowledge.

The successful candidate will support bioanalytical routine testing in a cGMP quality control analytical (QCA) laboratory. The testing utilizes various cell-based techniques including flow cytometry and plate-based bioassay. The candidate will also be expected to support other QCA business activities, as needed.

• Perform bioassay testing in support of customer plan of record
• Identify basic technical issues, atypical or out-of-specifications test results, instrument malfunctions and perform method troubleshooting
• Maintain all related data and records in compliance with cGMPs and quality procedures
• Perform laboratory support functions and maintain work area in compliance with cGMP and quality procedures.
• Participate in investigations for root cause analysis, resolution and correction
• Support installation and/or sustainability of Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) elements within the group.
• Contribute to a continuous improvement culture within the group using continuous improvement tools

• B.S./B.A. in Biology, Chemistry or related scientific discipline
• 0-2 years of related laboratory experience.
• Proficiency with computer systems (Microsoft Office applications, Excel, etc.).
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Candidate must be self-motivated and be able to adapt to rapidly changing project priorities.

• Preferred laboratory experience with cellular assays includes flow cytometry, bioassay, aseptic technique and ELISA.
• Prior experience with cell culture transfection
• Experience working in QC testing laboratory in GMP environment in pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with electronic laboratory information management systems such as LIMS

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Normal lifting, sitting, standing, and walking requirements to facilitate testing in a laboratory environment.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Position is first shift Monday through Friday. Some off hour (night/weekend/holiday) support may be required to support staff and operations.

Last Date to Apply: September 28 2022

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

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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