MAP Mod 1- Operations Technician (Filling & Freeze Dry)

Pfizer • Kalamazoo, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The MAP Mod 1 Technician supports production of injectable drug products in the Modular Aseptic Processing (MAP) Mod 1 facility, working in the filling, freeze-dry, and capping unit. Technicians may specialize in one area but must cross-train and perform work across other processing steps in the unit. Work must follow manufacturing standards, standard operating procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements, including GMP and OSHA requirements. The selected candidate is expected to transition into the MAP role in January 2027 to support succession planning and department coverage.

The role involves setting up, operating, and changing over production equipment; handling materials; cleaning and sanitizing facilities and equipment; monitoring processes and batch reports; and using PLC and SCADA systems. The technician works with maintenance and engineering on troubleshooting and operator care, supports projects and continuous improvement, maintains certifications and training, and contributes to safe, compliant, quality-focused production. This mid-level career-path role requires proficiency in all Operations Technician Assistant requirements as well as the additional capabilities described in the posting.

The team begins on an 8-hour day shift, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., in January 2027 for training and project work. Around July 2027, the team is expected to transition to second shift, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., to support departmental PPQ activities. Weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required. The position is on-premises in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The salary range is $25.66–$42.76 per hour, with eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday, and other pay premiums subject to schedule and company policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus 24 months as an Operations Technician Assistant, or at least 48 months of relevant GMP experience in a classified environment, such as freeze-dry, manufacturing, or preparation.
• Ability to work in Grade D and Grade C environments with appropriate gowning.
• Ability to wear required safety PPE, including a hard hat, body harness, and face shield.
• Ability to lift and lower up to 55 pounds and to work at elevations above 6 feet; the role also involves reaching, standing, walking, stooping, and crawling.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as required by business or customer needs.
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical experience or aptitude.
• Experience handling biologic substances, APIs, or drug products.

Responsibilities

• Set up and change over equipment according to approved procedures.
• Perform production unit operations using a variety of equipment types, and cross-train across processing steps in the filling, freeze-dry, and capping unit.
• Wash, sanitize, and clean facilities and equipment.
• Handle, charge, and package materials.
• Monitor process parameters and batch-end reports for quality or equipment concerns.
• Use computer skills to interact with complex PLC and SCADA systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineers to troubleshoot equipment and perform total productive maintenance (TPM) tasks.
• Support capital projects, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement ideas.
• Share best practices and use downtime effectively.
• Work safely and compliantly according to applicable SOPs and standards, including recording GMP documentation.
• Achieve and maintain certifications required to work in graded spaces and complete required training on time.
• Take ownership and accountability for the production schedule and product quality.
• Execute in-process quality inspections and contribute to IMEx activities.
• Perform routine lockout points, initiate and complete routine Safe Work Permits, and conduct unit safety facility inspections.
• Suggest or implement unit safety improvements.
• Perform basic daily and non-daily processes independently and advanced processes with minimal assistance.
• Maintain accurate GMP record entries, aseptic behavior and certifications, current training, and audit-ready GMP/5S work areas.
• Respond to alarms and notify appropriate personnel; troubleshoot and adjust production equipment; understand advanced processes; and conduct equipment functional testing and advanced alarm response.
• Complete scheduled operator-care activities and required SAP/EMS entries.
• Complete batch record reviews within target time and contribute production-planning and scheduling knowledge.
• Assist with investigations and document updates, and provide subject-matter-expert guidance when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Paid caregiver, parental, and medical leave.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday, and other pay premiums depending on schedule and company policies.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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