Technical Operations II - Clinical Manufacturing

Posted:
8/29/2024, 5:09:53 AM

Location(s):
Andover, Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Massachusetts, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Why Patients Need You

Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.

What You Will Achieve

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for cGMP production of phase I/II clinical drug substance supporting the Pfizer Biotherapeutics portfolio. Your initial focus will be as part of the fermentation suite startup team to prepare the facility for operational readiness. This includes and not limited to supporting the manufacturing operations team, reviewing Standard Operating Procedures, reviewing batch records, and standard work.  You will also support commissioning and qualification of process equipment. After the startup of the facility, you will transition to a team that will be responsible for the execution of microbial upstream and downstream processes.

As part of technical operations, you will be a team member who is relied to have a good understanding of procedures, techniques, tools, materials and equipment. Your decision making will help you prioritize workflows based on the available resources. You will follow standard procedures to complete tasks, some of which may vary in scope, sequence, complexity and timing. You will contribute to the team’s success by sharing of previously acquired knowledge.

It is your hard work and focus that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

How You Will Achieve It

  • Manage own time and professional development, be accountable for own results and begin to prioritize own workflow.

  • Cross-functional communication with tech transfer team, quality and engineering as necessary.

  • Implement {Current} Good Manufacturing Practices {part of GxP} procedures and safe handling techniques for solid dosage processing within the continuous manufacture / PCMM work stream.

  • Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and work under minimal supervision.

  • Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis tools.

  • Generate, assist and execute documentation associated with solid dosage manufacture, such as, working batch record documentation, in-process run sheets.

  • Complete activities identified as Operator care tasks associated with the maintenance and operation of complex pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.

  • Actively participate in shift exchange activities and communication channels.

  • Complete training to take part in safety inspections within the facility.

  • Manage solution preparation and laboratory consumables.

  • Understand and comply with the policies, procedures and working practices of Environment, Health & Safety and where necessary contribute to the review and implementation of the practices in the plant.

  • Help to coordinate shipments of solutions and medias to other sites.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of demonstrated experience in a biotechnology manufacturing or laboratory environment

  • Operational knowledge of computerized systems

  • Familiarity with Production Control Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems and other business systems

  • Maintains a safe work environment

  • Demonstrated capability to work as a team member in a matrix development team

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office required, especially MS Word, MS Excel

Nice-to-Have

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • Knowledge of fermentation and or downstream processing techniques

  • Mechanical aptitude and desire to execute hands on manual labor

  

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Needs to be able to lift 50lbs. and also be able to bend for gowning into clean room attire.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Hours are 7:00am - 5:30pm (10hr days) Tuesday - Thursday and every other Monday and Friday.

Other Job Details:

  • Last Date to Apply for Job: September 12th, 2024

  • Work Location Assignment: On Premise

    On Premise colleagues work in a Pfizer site because it’s needed to get their job done. They may have flexibility to work remotely from time to time, but they are primarily on-site.


The salary for this position ranges from $23.28 to $38.80 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 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, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - Massachusetts - Andover location.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.  This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Manufacturing

Pfizer

Website: https://www.pfizer.com/

Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1849

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Medical ⋅ Pharmaceutical ⋅ Precision Medicine