Senior Process Development Scientist, Vaccine Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Pfizer matching

Pfizer retirement savings contribution

Paid vacation, holidays & personalDays

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Parental/caregiver leave

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a Manufacturing Science & Technology professional to contribute to process development and tech transfer for vaccines and drugs. The role emphasizes independent experimentation, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The position offers a broad benefits package including a 401(k) with matching, paid time off, and health coverage. Location is on premises with potential relocation support depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 3 years of experience or an MBA/MS.
• 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.
• 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

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Independent experiments

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years experience or MBA/MS

Chemistry/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pfizer is seeking a Manufacturing Science & Technology professional to contribute to process development and tech transfer for vaccines and drugs. The role emphasizes independent experimentation, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The position offers a broad benefits package including a 401(k) with matching, paid time off, and health coverage. Location is on premises with potential relocation support depending on business needs.