Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY

Performs duties required in operating a variety of equipment used to manufacture Heparin Active. Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) in his/her assigned processing area, including the receiving and unloading of bulk reagents and chemicals, and warehouse operations (receipt of crude heparin imports and shipping of heparin API), maintaining responsibility for tasks as assigned. Dependent upon processing area of assignment, this may include mucosa digestion and recovery, complex chemical reactions, extractions, distillations, absorptions, filtrations and drying operations.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

* Operates process equipment, such as filter presses, pumps and agitators.
* Dispenses and charges materials into process vessels.
* Performs routine cleaning of process equipment and work areas.
* Executes batch instructions.
* Performs batch monitoring using analytical instrumentation such as pH meter, gas chromatography, thermometer.
* Monitors and evaluates batch data.
* Responds to process alarms.
* Offers suggestions to improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
* Reports any extraordinary conditions to supervision which could compromise product quality.
* Follows all relevant department and site safety practices and policies.
* Follows gowning requirements.
* Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and pharmaceutical operating techniques.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

* A high school degree or GED equivalent is required.
* Requires good organizational and problem solving skills
* The ability to work in a team environment and have good interpersonal skills is essential.
* Requires strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Must be able to operate a personal computer and be familiar with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
* Must be able to perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
* Must be able to read and understand complex operating instructions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Minimum of 5 years experience in Production related fields (preference, but not required).

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Considerable standing, walking, climbing of stairs and ladders, lifting and moving of containers up to 25 kg. 7 day work schedule with up to 12 hour shifts when needed.

Work Environment: Frequent exposure to airborne particles; must work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment may be loud. Use of eye protection is required.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

This position is primarily first shift; Weekend, Holiday and Overtime may be required from time to time to meet business or customer needs.

Additional Information

* Last Date to Apply for Job: April 19th, 2021
* Additional Location Information: Franklin, OH
* Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus

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 providers 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.

Manufacturing