QC Chemist (Systems) (PCP) 15 months training programme

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.

Pfizer Global Supply proudly shoulders the responsibility of manufacturing and distributing our wide-ranging pharmaceutical products.

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

Transforming Delivery of high quality products

Every day, our unwavering commitment to quality ensures the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our flexible, innovative, and customer-oriented culture is rooted in science and risk-based compliance. Whether you are engaged in development, maintenance, compliance, or research analysis, your contributions have a direct impact on patient care. By being part of our team, you help uphold a quality culture that adapts and evolves to meet the needs of patients, ensuring that every product we deliver is of the highest standard.

What You Will Achieve

The incumbent is a member of the Quality Control (QC) Systems team. Under the supervision of the QC Manager (Systems), the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring appropriate laboratory support in terms of equipment availability, system readiness, stability program and personnel training to the QC Operation team to support manufacturing operations. The incumbent will also assist in the management, support and troubleshooting of key laboratory systems, systems periodic review, equipment calibration, maintenance and validation where required. The incumbent will ensure that the quality systems in the laboratory, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) and all related operations observe consistent compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Pfizer Quality Standards (PQS) policies, site Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment maintenance, verification, calibration and method building in accordance to procedures where required.
• Perform equipment qualification and validation where required.
• Work closely with Lab Operation, QA, Supply Chain and Production personnel to support them in any troubleshooting when required.
• Write and/or update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the laboratory.
• Ensure all documentation and quality records are conducted in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) requirements and that they are filed in accordance with existing policies.
• Follow the ALCOA principles.
• Review reports and ensure that all laboratory documents are in a constant state of regulatory compliance and inspection readiness.
• Train fellow colleagues on written procedures and SOPs and on the job training where required.
• Participate in investigations/incidents and implement appropriate corrective action and preventive measures.
• Participate actively and contribute to site project teams.
• Participate in safety initiatives, typically a role model for other colleagues. Ability to perform investigation related to EHS.
• Participate in 5S team initiatives and practice good housekeeping.
• Close coordination with cross function colleagues / vendors to achieve desired outcome (e.g. Lab equipment installation/ Validation/ Service contract).
• Commitment to work and positive influencer/ role model/ motivate others for overall operational excellence.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Degree or Diploma in Science (preferably Chemistry) or Chemical Process Technology.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a team.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Comprehensive knowledge of HPLC, GC and laboratory equipment.
• Experience in Data Integrity requirement, and validation will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of cGMPs compliance requirements for Quality Control laboratories.

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.