Senior process technician

Why Patients Need You

Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical 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

You will be operating automatic and manual chemical/fermentation process equipment of varying complexity in various production processes in accordance with operating procedures. You will perform quality control analyses as required to complete in-process batches and identify variations. You will be trained in hazardous material handling and emergency procedures as these processes may generate high pressure and/or critical reactions.

As part of the Technical Operations team, your prior work experience and ability to apply your breadth of knowledge will help you adapt the standard methods and procedures. You will help us identify required delivery and process improvements that drive increased efficiency, throughput and quality. You will arrive at decisions on which methods and procedures are the best fit for different work situations.

It is your hard work and focus that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

How You Will Achieve It

1. Manage own time, professional development and be accountable for own results.
2. Prioritize own workflow and assist in prioritizing the workflow of less-experienced colleagues.
3. Perform duties required in operating a variety of equipment used in the assigned area of the division, maintaining responsibility for tasks.
4. Identify and communicate all operating deviations and problems and take immediate action to resolve any near miss situations.
5. Operate automatic and manual chemical process equipment of varying complexity in various production processes in accordance with operating procedures.
6. Perform quality control analyses as required to complete in-process batches and identify variations.
7. Complete all documentation according to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Distribution Practices (part of GxP) standards.
8. Responsible for updating Manufacturing Standard Work and Operation Standard Work.
9. Responsible for preparation and clearing of equipment for maintenance work.
10. Perform material receiving, staging, material movement, dispensing, sampling, filter inspection and change out and charging operation as per Standard Operating Procedure.
11. Complete trainings in PLS (Pfizer Learning Systems) and other relevant areas.
12. Adapt successfully to shifting priorities and modifications to procedures and processes.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years’ experience
• Certification in assigned area, if applicable.
• Basic functional and technical knowledge of the discipline.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including the ability to maintain an accurate scientific notebook.
• Computer Skills, such as Microsoft Applications and experience with System Application and Products.

Nice-to-Have

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Prior experience in a light industrial setting working with chemicals.
• Previous fermentation experience.

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.