API In-Plant Laboratory Analyst II-Nights

Pfizer • Kalamazoo, MI

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Use Your Power for Purpose Every day, Pfizer’s unwavering commitment to quality ensures the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is both flexible and innovative, always putting the patient first. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance, or research analysis, your contribution directly impacts patients. ROLE SUMMARY This position is for a testing analyst in the Kalamazoo Active Pharmaceutical In-Plant Laboratory. Opportunity for schedule flexibility exists as the Laboratory supports business and customer needs on weekends and holidays. Technologies employed in the In- Plant Laboratory include HPLC, GC, Karl Fisher, and general analytical procedures. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Works effectively in a fast-paced, customer-oriented, team laboratory environment to analyze in-process samples in direct support of the company's production units. With limited unit personnel guidance, can perform testing and document results for qualitative or quantitative assays on samples using techniques that vary from use of standard laboratory equipment to highly modern and automated instrumentation. Troubleshoots test methods and analytical equipment. May participate in laboratory investigations as required.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 years of relevant experience in quality or compliance required.
• Candidates with advanced science degrees and relevant experience may also be considered as follows: Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related science degree with at least 2 years experience in related field or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related science with 0-1 years of experience in related field.
• Technical Experience: Has good understanding and skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment needed for this position.
• Follows standard procedures to complete tasks, some of which may vary in scope, sequence, complexity and timing.
• The successful candidate must also have demonstrated the ability to quickly learn new skills/techniques.
• High productivity and the ability to multi-task coupled with a low error rate and attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate flexibility/agility and engagement in a changing environment.
• The candidate is expected to display good laboratory technique to avoid cross-contamination or misidentification of samples.
• Experience troubleshooting test methods and analytical instrumentation.
• Moderate reliance on supervision

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated proficiency in at least one high complexity technology (e.g. HPLC, uHPLC, GC, etc.) or, with two or more low to medium complexity technologies (e.g. TLC, titrations, wet chemistry/physical testing, water testing, etc.) as required by the business unit.
• Associate degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related science degree with at least 2 years' experience in related field or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related science with 0-1 years of experience in related field.
• Experience with Empower Software

Responsibilities

• Works effectively in a fast-paced, customer-oriented, team laboratory environment to analyze in-process samples in direct support of the company's production units.
• With limited unit personnel guidance, can perform testing and document results for qualitative or quantitative assays on samples using techniques that vary from use of standard laboratory equipment to highly modern and automated instrumentation.
• Troubleshoots test methods and analytical equipment.
• May participate in laboratory investigations as required.

Benefits

• In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies.
• We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments.
• Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED