Tech Transfer Engineer I

Pfizer; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer Andover Clinical Manufacturing Facility (ACMF) seeks a Tech Transfer Engineer I to join the manufacturing team. You will support incoming product site assessment, campaign readiness, and overall product ownership to enable GMP production of clinical drug substance for the Biotherapeutics portfolio.

The role involves executing tech transfer activities, improving scale-up processes, writing batch records, troubleshooting, and collaborating with operations, development labs, and quality.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or equivalent.
• Experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Ability to work in a matrix team and document procedures accurately.

Responsibilities

• Execute tech transfer activities in support of ACMF campaigns.
• Lead/write manufacturing batch records and GMP documentation.
• Troubleshoot upstream and downstream processes in a cGMP environment.
• Collaborate with BRD development lines, Operations, quality and analytics teams.
• Support implementation of new technologies and equipment and assist audits.

Education

BS/BA in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or equivalent

Tools

DeltaV

Master Control

Document Management Systems

Quality Management Systems

LIMS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Why Patients Need You

Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.

What You Will Achieve

The Tech Transfer Engineer I will be joining the Pfizer Andover Clinical Manufacturing Facility (ACMF) team. The ACMF is a facility located on the Pfizer Andover, MA campus and is responsible for cGMP production of phase I/II clinical drug substance supporting the Pfizer Biotherapeutics portfolio. The ACMF resides within the Research and Development organization. The ACMF Technology Transfer Team is responsible for incoming product site assessment, preparatory activities, campaign readiness, and overall product/project ownership to support ACMF manufacturing of clinical drug substance.

How You Will Achieve

• Execute tech transfer activities in support of ACMF campaigns
• Work with BRD development lines to improve scale up processes and identify best TT practices
• Partner with BRD development lines and Operations on technical initiatives
• Lead/support the creation of manufacturing batch records and other GMP documentation
• Troubleshoot upstream and downstream processes in a cGMP environment
• Advocate for and implement technology, digital, and continuous improvement strategies
• Authorship and of SOPs
• Data analysis and communication/collaboration with tech transfer team, production operations, development labs, and quality
• Support implementation of new technologies and equipment
• Support investigations as needed
• Support facility audits as needed

Qualifications Must-Have

• BS/BA in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or equivalent +0 years of experience

Nice-to-Have

• Previous experience in Biologics GMP manufacturing and/or Biologics Tech Transfer
• Knowledge of bioprocessing techniques and equipment
• Experience with Production Control Systems (i.e. DeltaV), electronic batch records (i.e. Master Control), and other electronic business systems (Document Management Systems, Quality Management Systems, LIMS, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
• Proven ability to execute against SOPs and follow compliant documentation practices
• Demonstrated capability to work as a team member in a matrix team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Physical/mental Requirements

Ability to work in a clean room environment (non-routine)

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $60,200.00 to $100,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States. Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility. Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer. U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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. This position requires permanent work authority in the United States. Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email [e-mail]. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned. To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

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