Associate Scientist, Microbiology (2nd Shift)

Pfizer • Andover, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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 an Associate Scientist, you will be at the center of our operations and you’ll find that everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality. The qualified candidate will join the Analytical R&D Microbiology organization to enable development of biological therapeutics in Andover, MA. The qualified candidate will be responsible for applying GMP microbiological methods (bioburden, LAL, PCR, etc.) in the assessment of product quality and detection of impurities. This group also performs micro method qualifications and Environmental Monitoring (EM) of Drug Substance and Drug Product facilities. How You Will Achieve It The qualified colleague is responsible for utilizing established microbiological methodologies to support GMP in-process, release, and stability testing of clinical supplies. The individual is responsible for becoming proficient in aseptic lab technique and facility gowning for EM, bioburden and LAL testing, microbial identifications, and qPCR. The colleague must work within corporate guidelines and must appropriately record, archive and report all data as this is a cGMP compliant laboratory. The colleague must be able to interact effectively with peers and leaders as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask and effective interpersonal, influencing skills and communication skills are required.

Requirements

• BA/BS in microbiology, biochemistry, biology or related field with 0-2 years of experience in Biotech/pharmaceutical GMP laboratory.
• Ability to follow established procedures under minimal supervision.
• Experience with Quality Systems in a GMP environment.
• Some knowledge of drug development process for progression of biological candidates.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent documentation skills
• Self-motivated and highly effective in a team-based environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience with laboratory data systems such as Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Responsibilities

• Utilizing established microbiological methodologies to support GMP in-process, release, and stability testing of clinical supplies.
• Becoming proficient in aseptic lab technique and facility gowning for EM, bioburden and LAL testing, microbial identifications, and qPCR.
• Working within corporate guidelines and must appropriately record, archive and report all data as this is a cGMP compliant laboratory.
• Interacting effectively with peers and leaders as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Benefits

• participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary
• 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
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees