Use Your Power for Purpose

At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Your work will have a profound impact on improving patients' lives globally. Whether you are involved in discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, you will leverage cutting-edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and deliver best-in-class medicines to patients worldwide.

The resource will work on-site at the Pfizer, Sanford, North Carolina facility and will be a member of Pfizer’s Quality Control Portfolio Management team to support multiple quality programs and you will be able to analyze chemical, or biological or microbiological products.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Demonstrate comprehensive and specialized knowledge and skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment needed for position
• Demonstrate a Subject Matter Expert Level comprehensive understanding of technical skills and operational knowledge on Microbiological Techniques such as Bioburden, Endotoxin, Sterility, etc.
• Contribute to the completion of project/work group/department tasks
• Act as a lead on Microbiological Techniques such as Bioburden, Endotoxin, Sterility, etc., coordinating the work of others ⎯ but is not a supervisor (""SME"")
• Develop or adapt new processes and procedures for work area to improve performance and increase efficiency, consciously balancing the risk and reward trade-off
• Non-standard work is periodically reviewed with a focus on soundness of technical judgment.
• May be responsible for reviewing the work of others within the work group
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of varied aspects or a specialized aspect of a discipline
• Recognized as a technical expert with growing scientific contributions
• Use or develop novel processes or hypotheses;  applies ingenuity; new ideas and knowledge are used frequently
• Make decisions that require choosing or developing new options to solve moderately complex problems
• Use own scientific judgment to apply and adapt standard methods and techniques with increased independence by applying prior work experience
• Work independently on assignments using knowledge and work experience
• Independently plan and execute laboratory experiments.
• Collaborate with trainers, colleagues and subject matter experts to perform the assays in the laboratories, including the use of computational predictive tools, modeling software, and data visualization tools as necessary.
• Assist teams in completing the assays required for the validation and transfer of methods.
• Engage with the method development team and participate in both in-process and final product sample analyses.
• Author relevant sections of technical documents (such as Protocol, SOP, Reports) to support interdepartmental technology and method validation and transfer processes.
• Prepare technical reports, critically review data as second analyst for the validations, and evaluate new instrumentation and analytical techniques as required.
• Independently analyze experimental data and provide conclusive insights.
• Mentor associate and senior and associate scientists and offer technical guidance when required.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a Master's degree with 0+ years of experience; OR an Associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience

• Strong background in microbiology (bacteriology or virology)

• Proficiency in using appropriate software for data analysis

• Extensive hands-on experience and strong background in Microbiology assays.

• Experience with troubleshooting assays and improving method performance.

• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Hands-on skills in Molecular biology Techniques such as Suitability, Purity etc.

• Method Validation and Transfer experience and extensive knowledge on USP and ICH guidelines.

• Ability to influence project teams and adapt standard methods and techniques

• Creativity in developing novel processes and ideas

• Experience in mentoring and guiding team members

 
Physical/Mental Requirements

• Excellent organization and planning skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, whether working independently or as part of a team

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Resource is expected to be self-motivated and driven and able to manage day to day work activities with minimum direction.

• Should have a positive and teamwork mindset.

• Should be an analytical thinker and use their skills to troubleshoot the daily challenges faced at the workbenches, in data reviewing and documentation.

• Should be able to handle up to 25lbs container.

Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements

• This role is standard day Monday through Friday work shift: 8-5PM Onsite.
• Occasional OT and weekend work might be expected to support continuous business activities.  

Other Job Details:

• Last day to Apply: September 2nd, 2025
• Eligible for Relocation Assistance: No
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $80 300,00 to $133 900,00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10,0% of the base salary. 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 does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

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

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