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Microbiologist I

Employer
Pfizer
Location
McPherson County, Kansas, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 5, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Other
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Fellowship
ROLE SUMMARY
  • The BQ area is responsible for quality control testing of finished products, raw materials, and critical environment monitoring in the McPherson plant. This area also provides technical and analytical support for plant project and validation studies.


ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Performs standard microbiological and bioassay tests for conformance to company and compendial specifications.
  • Uses a variety of standard laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
  • Follows directions precisely and documents findings in writing and in real time.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Must Have:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, or a related scientific field.
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience of Pharmaceutical / Micro Lab (experience from none to minimal at start)
  • Competent knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles of scientific method and laboratory procedure.
  • Computer friendly and some familiarity with common packages such as found in MS Office desired


PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Performs microbiological testing such as final sterility, potency assays, endotoxin, bioburden, AMC, growth promotion, and B & F on raw materials, excipients, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients for in-process and final product using standardized and validated methods per company, compendia and regulatory requirements .
  • Prepares materials necessary for performing and executing validations. Assures instruments are calibrated within specifications and function properly in accordance to SOPS.
  • Assures microbiological media are properly qualified, prepared and tested for sterility and growth promotion, assuring confidence of usage in preparation of product testing and environmental monitoring.
  • Maintains records of all analysis information of assigned products on data sheets and or LIMS for permanent file and proper entry of information on laboratory forms assuring data integrity is maintained throughout all processes.
  • Maintains a clean and organized laboratory environment.
  • Cooperates well with fellow colleagues and other departments.
  • Any other duties as assigned by Group Lead, Supervisor or management designee.


NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
  • Schedules will vary depending on production and testing requirements; flexibility is required.
  • Overtime and weekend work may be required.


OTHER JOB DETAILS:
  • Last day t apply may 6th, 2021
  • Employee Referral Bonus eligible


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.

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