Pfizer

QC Scientist II (Lab Support)

Posted on: 7 Mar 2021

Andover, MA

Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY

The Quality Control Analytical group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced candidate to support GMP analytical non-testing activities for the Raw Materials group at the Andover site. This candidate is responsible for writing, procedures, test methods, technical documents investigation reports, raw material specifications and change controls.

This position requires working collaboratively with the QC raw materials team (QC Analytical, QC Micro, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, Supply Chain and Site Technical Services).

This candidate will actively participate in scheduling, visual management, metrics, and continuous improvement activities. The successful candidate will be team oriented, have a passion for excellence, act with integrity, demonstrate equity and inclusivity, seek continuous improvement opportunities, actively participate in site recognition programs and take pride in his or her contribution to the team.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

In order of importance, indicate the primary responsibilities critical to the performance of the role. It is recommended not to list actual tasks but focus on 5-8 essential responsibilities that highlight accountability and level of judgment required.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

* Writing and reviewing technical documents such as raw material specifications, standard operating procedures and test methods.
* Represent Quality Control Analytical in cross functional and site product meetings.
* Support internal and external audits.
* Plan and prioritize assignments
* Perform analytical documentation activities of raw material samples.
* Record and maintain all related data and records in compliance with cGMP and quality procedures.
* Meet all timelines and deliverables in the support of the plan of record.
* Support atypical or out-of-specifications test results, participate in investigations for resolution and correction.
* Review data and documents for compliance and accuracy.
* Participate in continuous improvement culture within the raw materials group. Utilize continuous improvement tools.
* Participate and use 5S, standard work, and visual management tools and processes.
* Perform work consistent with Pfizer Values of Courage, Excellence, Equity, and Joy

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

* Minimum B.S./B.A. in Biology, Chemistry or related scientific discipline with a minimum of 3 years QC GMP pharmaceutical or biotech industry. M.S. with a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
* Experience working in QC testing laboratory in GMP environment in pharmaceutical industry
* Scientific understanding and experience with laboratory instrumentation and techniques such as HPLC, pH, titrations, UV and wet chemistry techniques.
* Knowledge and experience in cGMP test methods utilizing and applying compendial monographs and procedures such as USP/NF, EP, JP
* Proficiency with computer systems (Microsoft Office applications, LIMS, etc.).
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Candidate must be self-motivated and be able to adapt to rapidly changing project priorities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience with QC Raw Material testing and documentation.
* Knowledge and experience in cGMP USP/EP/JP, regulatory guidance and audits.
* Experience with electronic document management systems and laboratory information management systems such as LIMS, SAP, PDOCs, and Trackwise strongly preferred.
* Experience authoring and reviewing QC documentation such as SOPs and test methods.
* Experience authoring quality documents such as change controls, CAPAs, deviations
* Experience with DMAIC, lean, and continuous improvement tools desired

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.

Other Job Details:

* Last Date to Apply for Job: 05 MARCH 2021
* Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus

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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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Pfizer

New York, New York

Pfizer Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells healthcare products worldwide. It offers medicines and vaccines in various therapeutic areas, including internal medicine, vaccines, oncology, inflammation and immunology, and rare diseases under the Lyrica, Chantix/Champix, Eliquis, Ibrance, Sutent, Xalkori, Inlyta, Xtandi, Enbrel, Xeljanz, Eucrisa, BeneFix, Genotropin, and Refacto AF/Xyntha brands. The company also provides consumer healthcare products that comprise over-the-counter medicines, including dietary supplement products under the Centrum, Caltrate, and Emergen-C names; pain management products under the Advil and ThermaCare names; gastrointestinal products under the Nexium 24HR/Nexium Control and Preparation H names; and respiratory and personal care products under the Robitussin, Advil Cold & Sinus, and ChapStick names. In addition, it offers products that would lose or have lost marketing patent protection; branded generic products; generic sterile injectable products; biosimilars; and anti-infectives under the Lipitor, Premarin family, Norvasc, Lyrica, Celebrex, Viagra, Inflectra/Remsima, Zyvox, Vfend, Revatio, Inspra, Medrol, Sulperazon, Fragmin, Tygacil, Nivestim, and Retacrit, Ixifi Infliximab BS names.

Further, the company is also involved in the contract manufacturing business. It serves wholesalers, retailers, hospitals, clinics, government agencies, pharmacies, and individual provider offices, as well as disease control and prevention centers. The company has collaboration and/or co-promotion agreements with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Astellas Pharma US, Inc., and Oncolytics Biotech Inc.; licensing agreement with BionTech AG; strategic alliance with Verily Life Sciences LLC; and collaboration agreements with Pfizer, Merck & Co., Inc., and Eli Lilly & Company, as well as with Merck KGaA and Nektar Therapeutics to develop a therapy for treating pancreatic cancer. Pfizer Inc. was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

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