Technical Associate, Clinical Manufacturing

Pfizer; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching

Paid vacation

Holiday and personal days

Paid caregiver/parental and medical le

Job summary

Pfizer in Andover, MA is seeking a manufacturing teammate to contribute to solid dosage production under cGMP guidelines. You will perform tasks with supervision, support cross-functional teams, and help ensure timely delivery of medicines.

The role requires a high school diploma with 2+ years in biotech manufacturing or a lab, familiarity with ERP and PCS, and strong communication. Pfizer offers competitive pay, benefits, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Biotechnology manufacturing or laboratory experience.
• Operational knowledge of computerized systems.
• Familiarity with Production Control Systems, ERP, and other business systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix development team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables.
• Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results.
• Follow standard procedures to complete tasks within the agreed timeframe.
• Identify and solve moderately routine problems.
• Complete assignments with moderate supervision using established procedures.
• Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.
• Engage in cross-functional communication with tech transfer, quality, and engineering teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using root cause analysis tools.
• Perform Operator care tasks for complex pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Generate and execute documentation related to solid dosage manufacture, including batch records.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Production Control Systems

ERP Systems

Computerized systems

Job description

Use Your Power for Purpose Our breakthroughs would not reach the hands of patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand the critical impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and continuously strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to the medicines they need.

What You Will Achieve

• Take responsibility for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables, working effectively as a team member and coordinating with others.
• Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results.
• Follow standard procedures to complete tasks of varying scope, sequence, and complexity within the agreed timeframe.
• Identify and solve moderately routine problems.
• Complete assignments with moderate supervision using established procedures, referring deviations from standard procedures to the supervisor.
• Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.
• Engage in cross-functional communication with the tech transfer team, quality, and engineering as needed, and support continuous improvement initiatives using root cause analysis tools.
• Implement Current Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP) and safe handling techniques for solid dosage processing within the continuous manufacture/PCMM work stream.
• Perform Operator care tasks associated with the maintenance and operation of complex pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Generate, assist, and execute documentation related to solid dosage manufacture, including working batch record documentation and in-process run sheets.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in a biotechnology manufacturing or laboratory environment
• Operational knowledge of computerized systems
• Familiarity with Production Control Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, and other business systems
• Demonstrated capability to work as a team member in a matrix development team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Solid understanding of fermentation and downstream processing techniques
• Experience with cGMP production of phase I/II clinical drug substances
• Experience in commissioning and qualifying process equipment
• Ability to execute microbial upstream and downstream processes
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to climb flights of stairs, and remain standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic team environment with diverse perspectives.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed depending upon process needs; nonroutine.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The salary for this position ranges from $24.22 to $40.36 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies.

Benefits

• 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
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - Massachusetts - Andover location.

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 authorization in the United States.

Sunshine Act Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

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