Process Engineer/Scientist III

Pfizer • Andover, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Use Your Power for Purpose Our breakthroughs would not reach the hands of patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand the critical impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and continuously strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to the medicines they need. What You Will Achieve In this role, you will: Contribute to moderately complex projects by managing your time effectively and developing short-term work plans. Design tools and plan production sequences in line with continuous improvement practices such as Six Sigma, Lean, and GMP. Execute process activities by adhering to Standard Operating Procedures, including tasks like protein purification, cell culture operations, and equipment preparation. Serve as technical support within your group, collaborating with external teams and acting as the operations point of contact for campaign start-up and technology transfer. Coordinate area clearance and product changeover within the manufacturing process, and assist in process monitoring and data analysis. Communicate process performance across shifts and departments, implement process enhancements, and support the integration of new technologies. Assist in the procurement and validation of new equipment, provide support during audits, and conduct skills training while offering subject matter expertise for training materials.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate’s degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to coach and guide others effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and process tracking software
• Capability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Experience in protein purification, cell culture operations, and solution formulation
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean

Nice To Haves

• Relevant pharmaceutical experience
• Continuous Improvement or Project Management Certifications
• Previous experience in a GMP manufacturing environment
• Familiarity and hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, centrifugation, and ultrafiltration processes
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience with technology transfer and site assessment
• Proficiency in data analysis and trend monitoring
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
• Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Responsibilities

• Contribute to moderately complex projects by managing your time effectively and developing short-term work plans.
• Design tools and plan production sequences in line with continuous improvement practices such as Six Sigma, Lean, and GMP.
• Execute process activities by adhering to Standard Operating Procedures, including tasks like protein purification, cell culture operations, and equipment preparation.
• Serve as technical support within your group, collaborating with external teams and acting as the operations point of contact for campaign start-up and technology transfer.
• Coordinate area clearance and product changeover within the manufacturing process, and assist in process monitoring and data analysis.
• Communicate process performance across shifts and departments, implement process enhancements, and support the integration of new technologies.
• Assist in the procurement and validation of new equipment, provide support during audits, and conduct skills training while offering subject matter expertise for training materials.

Benefits

• participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10,0% 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED