Technical Associate, GMP Manufacturing

Use Your Power for PurposeOur 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 AchieveThe 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.How You Will Achieve itDuties and responsibilities will include set up, execution and evaluation of GMP manufacturing unit operations such as seed train, bioreactors/fermenters, centrifugation, filtration, chromatography, UF/DF, conjugation and lyophilization.Additional responsibilities will include executing CIP, SIP, aseptic sampling, parts washing, documentation, work order generation, and data entry/evaluation.Will be required to interact with group engineers and colleagues from the development lines as necessary.Will also be required to interact with 1st shift technicians to communicate challenges and status of unit operations.QualificationsMust-HaveHS 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 environmentDemonstrated capability to work as a team member in a matrix development teamStrong computer skills in Microsoft Office required, especially MS Word, MS Excel.Nice-to-HavePrior experience in a Biological Pilot Plant or Commercial Manufacturing setting is desired.Knowledge of fermentation and downstream processing techniques.PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTSMust be able to lift 40 lbs and stand for long periods of time.NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS2nd shift differentialWork Location Assignment: On PremiseThe salary for this position ranges from $23.58 to $39.31 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 - Missouri - St. Louis - Chesterfield location.Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.Sunshine ActPfizer 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. 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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.Pfizer endeavors to make accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr Pfizer