Microbiologist

Why Patients Need You
Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is flexible, innovative, and customer oriented.
What You Will Achieve
You will be a member of Pfizer's dedicated and highly effective quality assurance and control team. The successful candidate will provide microbiological subject-matter expertise within the department, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in support of viable and non-viable monitoring in classified environments as well as support associated laboratory operations. The successful candidate will be part of a specialized dynamic team that interacts with multiple levels and departments throughout the organization to ensure the microbiological control of aseptic manufacturing areas. You will drive continuous improvement and ensure the high quality and continued supply of life-saving pharmaceuticals to the market.
It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It
- The successful candidate will assist in the overall operation of the laboratory including: review and approval of environmental monitoring results, submission of microbial isolates for identification, continuous improvement of current processes and methods, assisting with daily/weekly scheduling of laboratory technicians and contractors, overseeing qualification of new laboratory equipment, ordering lab supplies, evaluation of testing and lab practices against regulatory standards to ensure continued compliance, assisting with deviation investigations and corrective action/preventative action creation and execution, and creation and revision of standard operating procedures.
- The successful candidate will become a subject matter expert on the laboratory operations needed to support viable and non-viable environmental monitoring and qualified utilities testing in a highly regulated and controlled GMP manufacturing environment.
- Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical reports, project plans etc. independently.
- Operates within established HR policies and basic colleague relations guidelines.
- Contributes to the completion of team objectives and assigned project milestones.
- Exercises and builds basic team effectiveness skills, such as commitment, feedback and consensus management, within the work group.
- WritesPQ validation protocol and reports and performs associateddata analysis.
- Interacts with other team members in the laboratory, within the Microbiology department, and with colleagues from other departments (Operations, Quality, Maintenance/Engineering, and Regulatory).Perform tasks associated with maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices {also cGMP} compliantMicrobiology laboratories.
- Serves on cross functional teams to represent Quality Control and facilitate communications and activities/projects between Quality Control and site departments and/or Network.
- The candidate will be responsible for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables. May perform work independently, or as an integral member of a team.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Bachelor's of Science (B.S.) Degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or other related specialized biological science.
- 3+ years of experiencie in a similar role within the Pharmaceutical and/or Bio-pharmaceutical Industry (or comparable GLP/GMP Laboratory setting)
- Understanding of aseptic laboratory techniques and quality systems
- Knowledge of viable and non-viable environmental monitoring during pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Aptitude for good decision making based on procedures, guidance, and experience
- Ability to establish effective relationships within business lines
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; specifically, Word, Excel, and Power Point
- A demonstrated ability to organize time independently, ability to perform several tasks concurrently (ability to multi-task), and ability to meet objectives in a flexible, team-oriented environment
Nice-to-Have
- Experience defending laboratory practices in regulatory or customer audits is preferred
- Experience leading continuous improvement projects is a plus
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
o Ability to analyze complex data and evaluate microbiological results is required.
o Basic computer skills, such as data entry with a high level of attention to detail, are required.
o Ability to complete aseptic gowning qualification (Grade B)
o Must be able to tolerate long periods of standing, walking, and/or sitting, as needed to complete job tasks.
o Occasional lifting (less than 35 lbs) and reaching may be required.
o Extended time working at a computer terminal is also required.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
o Primarily First Shift: Approx. 7AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday
o On-Call, Weekend, and/or Holiday hours may be required in order to meet business and/or customer needs.
o Occasional travel may be required ( Relocation support available.
Other Job Details:
- Last Date to Apply for Job: August 03, 2021
- Eligible for Relocation Assistance: Yes
- Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: Yes
Sunshine Act
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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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