Sr Associate Scientist

Pfizer • Sanford, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Associate Scientist will work on Pfizer’s quality assurance and control team, analyzing chemical, biological, or microbiological products in support of quality programs. The role contributes to environmental testing, utility monitoring, analytical testing, microbial identification, and sterility testing, while supporting instrument accuracy and requirements for transferring methodologies from R&D.

The position performs testing in quality control and stability laboratories, supports compliant laboratory operations, reviews and authorizes laboratory data, and contributes to process improvement and regulatory compliance. The scientist may represent Quality Control on cross-functional teams, participate in investigations, recommend corrective actions, and train junior colleagues. The assigned schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with some flexibility and minimal off-shift work as business needs require. The position is on premise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of experience in GMP laboratory testing.
• Experience in chemical analysis.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, and quality assurance operations.
• Attention to detail and knowledge of quality systems.
• Knowledge of a research unit clinical and analytical laboratory environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds; stand or sit for 2 to 3 hours at a time; walk long distances; and bend to obtain items from lower shelving or cabinets.
• Intellectual capability to perform complex mathematical problems and complex data analysis.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including a lab coat, safety glasses, non-porous shoes, and gloves.
• Permanent U.S. work authorization; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of HPLC experience.
• Relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• Knowledge of computer system hardware, infrastructure, and networks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze chemical, biological, or microbiological products in support of quality programs.
• Conduct environmental testing, utility monitoring, analytical testing, microbial identification, and sterility testing.
• Contribute to complex projects, manage time to meet agreed targets, and develop plans for work activities on assigned projects within a team.
• Lead efforts to improve process performance, procedures, and reporting to meet changing quality and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Perform tasks associated with maintaining Current Good Manufacturing Practices and GxP-compliant Quality Control and Stability laboratories.
• Perform testing on clinical and/or commercial products, raw materials, validation materials, and stability samples.
• Support Laboratory Information Management System builds by detailing requirements, building and testing systems, and managing Master Data changes.
• Review and authorize laboratory data and maintain broad knowledge of laboratory operations.
• Serve on cross-functional teams to represent Quality Control and facilitate communications and project activities.
• Perform assigned safety inspections of laboratories and surrounding office areas and prepare reports.
• Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations, recommend corrective actions, and apply problem-solving skills.
• Train junior colleagues and potentially develop training plans or oversee group training activities.

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.
• Eligible to participate in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a 7.5% bonus target.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior