Pilot Plant Process Technician - Biotherapeutics Scale-Up

Use Your Power for Purpose 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. What You Will Achieve The Andover Pilot Facility process technician will be part of a diverse team of scientists, engineers and technicians focused on the scale up and optimization of mammalian processes to enable the production of toxicology drug substance and process development material in support of Pfizer’s Biotherapeutics portfolio. As part of technical operations, you will be a team member who is relied on 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. Duties and responsibilities will include set up, execution, and evaluation of non-GMP unit operations such as, centrifugation, filtration, chromatography, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, final fill, CIP, parts washing. Additional responsibilities will include prepares large volume buffers and tissue culture media for Pfizer Pilot Manufacturing (200L-1000L) requested by science line customers, as described in standard operating procedures. Inventory management, documentation, work order generation, and data entry/evaluation. Qualifications Must-Have High School Diploma or GED 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 Understanding of scientific principles, ability to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Lifting, standing, walking, bending, ability to perform mathematical calculations Work Location Assignment: On Premise The salary for this position ranges from $24.22 to $40.36 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. 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 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. 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