QC Microbiology Analyst

Use Your Power for Purpose

Every day Pfizers unwavering commitment to quality ensures the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is both flexible and innovative always putting the patient first. Whether you are involved in development maintenance compliance or research analysis your contribution directly impacts patients.

What You Will Achieve

In this role you will:

• Conduct internal audits of R&D and Quality laboratories to ensure readiness for regulatory agencies audits.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory policies procedures and practices identifying discrepancies in product safety and recommending corrective actions.
• Maintain laboratory area equipment and facilities in a clean orderly and operational state ensuring availability and proper storage of reagents and reference standards.
• Perform verification or calibration of instruments and equipment supporting chemical and physical analyses on samples for annual product review.
• Develop good working practices and guidelines for staff to use quality system Standard Operating Procedures managing review and approval of Building Management System Alarms.
• Lead the Continuous Improvement (CI) process for Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) within the Drug Product unit identifying and conducting continual improvement projects.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• BA/BS degree with any years of experience or Associates degree with 4 years of experience or high school diploma (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience
• Solid understanding of common laboratory databases
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in using quality system Standard Operating Procedures

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Experience in a pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Experience using common AI tools including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices including risk management and ethical use

At Pfizer we care about our colleagues wellbeing and offer a range of great benefits for them including:

• Paid parental leave

• Access to Health & Wellness apps

• Career Growth Experiences program

• Recognition & rewards program

• Paid volunteer days

• Life Insurance Benefits

• Pfizer Learning Academy access to top content providers

• Access to flu vaccines & skin checks

• Options to purchase additional leave

• Salary packaging & novated lease options

*Benefits listed may vary depending on your position and location and may be subject to change.

Pfizer Australia and New Zealands diverse workforce represents the patients we serve and the communities in which we operate. With a focus on Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Pfizer ANZ ensures our people are heard and cared for. We offer engagement opportunities in both Colleagues Resource Groups (CRGs) and workstreams across: Culture and Tradition Reconciliation @ Pfizer (RAP) Gender Equity (GEN) Disability and through the Out Pfizer Employee Network (OPEN) for our LGBT colleagues and allies.

If you require reasonable adjustment during your application please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Manager.

To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available onPfizer Careers.