Technical Associate, GMP Manufacturing

Pfizer • St Louis, MO

22h • Onsite

About The Position

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. The St. Louis Clinical Manufacturing Facility technician will be part of a diverse team of scientists and engineers focused on scale up and manufacturing of mammalian and microbial fermentation/purification processes for clinical supplies in support of Pfizer’s Biotherapeutics portfolio.

Requirements

• HS diploma, Associates Degree, or BS/BA in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or equivalent.
• Requires a minimum 0 to 2 years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment (bioprocess or chemical process industry).
• Demonstrated capability to work as a team member in a matrix development team.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains a safe work environment
• Demonstrated capability to work as a team member in a matrix development team
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office required, especially MS Word, MS Excel.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a Biological Pilot Plant or Commercial Manufacturing setting is desired.
• Knowledge of fermentation and downstream processing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Set up, execution and evaluation of GMP manufacturing unit operations such as seed train, bioreactors/fermenters, centrifugation, filtration, chromatography, UF/DF, conjugation and lyophilization.
• Executing CIP, SIP, aseptic sampling, parts washing, documentation, work order generation, and data entry/evaluation.
• Interact with group engineers and colleagues from the development lines as necessary.
• Interact with 1st shift technicians to communicate challenges and status of unit operations.

Benefits

• Eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies.
• 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.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree