Environmental Monitoring Technician I

Pfizer; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer in the United States is seeking an entry-level Environmental Monitoring Technician to support aseptic manufacturing and QA/QC operations. You will learn cGMPs, perform sampling, manage data entry, and help maintain compliant environmental monitoring programs.

The role requires attention to detail, strong documentation and communication skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. 1st shift with potential weekend work may be required to align with manufacturing schedules.

Qualifications

• Entry Level Position, High School/GED and one year experience, and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willing to learn and develop a career in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
• Capable to read, understand and execute instructions in basic site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding of cGMPs, GLPs EHS and site/ department policies and environmental monitoring concepts.
• Perform weekly/monthly sampling activities at the site including viable, non-viable, water, ISO and batch process environmental monitoring.
• Enter and verify environmental monitoring data into databases and review associated documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Author and review monthly/annual data reports.
• Ensure environmental monitoring supplies are ready and available within the Aseptic Processing Area (APA) and in the QC Laboratory. Support production/manufacturing team members as business partners.
• Become qualified on aseptic gowning and participate in a successful media filling operation.
• Consistently demonstrate proper documentation practices.
• Perform and document aseptic observations and coaching of Manufacturing Operators per the site aseptic practices program.

Skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Life sciences knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

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. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance or analysis through research programs, your contribution will directly impact patients.

What You Will Achieve

You will be a team member who is relied upon 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 your previously acquired knowledge.

How You Will Achieve It

Perform environmental monitoring in a safe, compliant, and efficient. The job responsibilities include performing environmental monitoring in the Aseptic Manufacturing Environment in order to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality.

Key Tasks

• Gain an understanding of cGMPs, GLPs EHS and site/ department policies and environmental monitoring concepts.
• Perform all routine weekly/monthly sampling activities at the site including viable, non-viable, water, ISO and batch process environmental monitoring.
• Enter and verify environmental monitoring data into various databases/computerized systems and review associated documentation in an accurate and in a timely manner.
• Author and review monthly/annual data reports.
• Ensure environmental monitoring supplies are ready and available within the Aseptic Processing Area (APA) and in the QC Laboratory. Support of production/manufacturing team members as business partners working in the APA.
• Become qualified on aseptic gowning and participate in a successful media filling operation.
• Consistently demonstrate proper documentation practices.
• Perform and document aseptic observations and coaching of Manufacturing Operators per the site aseptic practices program.

Work practices and processes will meet the following expectations

• Must maintain and neat and tidy workspace.
• Consistently adheres to company, site and laboratory safety rules and immediately raises any safety observations, concerns or suggestions.
• Follow company, site and global procedures at all times adopting cGMP, cGDP practices.
• Follows management direction at all times.
• Able to function independently while asking questions without hesitation when needed or unsure.
• Accepts dynamic work sequences and schedule changes.
• Position is a 1st shift position requiring schedule flexibility including the need to work weekends when required by the manufacturing schedule.

Planning, Communication, Teamwork, Initiative and Performance Expectations

• Actively participates in daily and weekly planning discussions among teammates and Management (as needed) offering suggestions to improve RFT and Manufacturing Schedule support as needed.
• Consistently communicates work sequence status in a timely manner.
• Where work was not achieved, actively participates in discussions to identify opportunities for correction and improvement.
• Demonstrates engagement in helping to achieve QC Team, individual as well as site goals.
• When faced with roadblocks or issues, routinely offers suggestions for improvements.
• Maintains a positive influence on the QC Team, often going out of his/her way to support and assist teammates across different shifts as necessary.

Qualifications

Qualification and Requirements : Entry Level Position, High School/GED and one year experience, and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Willing to learn and development a career in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

Capable to read, understand and execute instructions in basic site procedures.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Associate Degree of Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences and previous experience preferred.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Strong Organizational skills and the ability multi-task across various projects and activities.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to obtain and to maintain multiple technique proficiencies (as dictated by site ad business needs).
• Complete all training, written exams and certifications.
• Flexible to work on any shift temporarily as business need dictate.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in a GMP environment
• Quality Control experience in a pharmaceutical industry

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift a minimum of 30lbs

The position will require lifting, bending, and standing for periods of time, use of ladders and working within controlled environments.