Process Development Scientist – Therapeutics Manufacturing

MedDeviceJobs; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 7.5% of base salary

Job summary

Pfizer in the United States is seeking a MSAT-aligned scientist to support manufacturing of vaccines and therapeutic products on premises in Sanford, NC. You will design studies, analyze data, and collaborate across teams to improve process reliability and cost efficiency.

The role requires a chemistry-related degree, strong lab skills, and the ability to work with limited supervision. Relocation consideration may apply, with a competitive salary and a 7.5% bonus target.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 3 years of experience or an MBA/MS with any years of experience.
• Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of chemistry and ability to safely perform laboratory work.
• Ability to perform complex data analysis.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting technical issues.
• Experience in planning and carrying out experiments independently.
• Competence with MS Office as well as complex laboratory instrumentation and software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to immediate work group goals and collaborate with team members to achieve project objectives.
• Perform process scale-down studies for characterizing and supporting the manufacturing of therapeutic vaccines and other drug substances.
• Implement technology and continuous process development to ensure success.
• Serve as a Technical Expert for manufacturing methods, conducting scientific studies and recommending improvements for reliability, cost, safety, compliance, and environmental performance.
• Troubleshoot and improve established manufacturing processes, ensuring robustness and efficiency.
• Represent MSAT in cross-functional project teams and participate in technical writing and review.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a clean, safe, and functional order, complying with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Independently plan and perform work assignments, interpret and present data, and provide support for product transfers, new product development, and cost improvement projects.
• Design and execute studies while prioritizing work to meet project deadlines and solving moderately complex problems under moderate supervision.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Independent experimentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biochemistry/chemical engineering

MBA or MS

Tools

MS Office

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Pfizer in the United States is seeking a MSAT-aligned scientist to support manufacturing of vaccines and therapeutic products on premises in Sanford, NC. You will design studies, analyze data, and collaborate across teams to improve process reliability and cost efficiency.

The role requires a chemistry-related degree, strong lab skills, and the ability to work with limited supervision. Relocation consideration may apply, with a competitive salary and a 7.5% bonus target.