Bioprocess Technician IV (Nights)

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 Pfizers 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

In this role you will:

• Executes manufacturing operations on the production floor for buffer/media make-up tanks glass washers autoclaves bioreactors / fermentors filtration equipment inoculum preparation chromatography skids and/or UF/DF skids with varying levels of automation.
• Follow SOPs and batch records for unit operations
• Supports operation of manufacturing equipment and issue resolution associated with process equipment commissioning qualification and validation.
• Drives troubleshooting technical support/analysis and resolution of equipment automation and process issues on the manufacturing floor.
• Drives for Right first time and continuous improvement execution the timely review of daily documentation and completes data entry; Identify and/or Communicate process and compliance concerns in real time.
• Supports audits and observation improvements.
• Collaborates with the Subject Matter Expert for manufacturing operations in support of QTS investigations and CAPA implementations.
• Responsible for remaining current on assigned training.
• Implements Lean Manufacturing Sustainability Operational Excellence initiatives; facilitate the drive towards continuous improvement in all manufacturing areas.
• Collaborates in the escalation process through various levels of management when operations personnel safety equipment functionality product supply and/or quality compliance are at risk.
• Ensures work requests are generated when issues arise with facility / manufacturing equipment.
• Proficient in enterprise systems to support manufacturing operations including but not limited to SAP LIMS AMPS PDOCS and/or QTS.
• Ensure and participates in performance of cleaning inventory and maintaining facility in a safe and GMP compliant manner.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4 years of experience particularly in a pharmaceutical or other cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) environment
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting production equipment
• Strong understanding of cGMP and safety regulations
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records
• Experience in a clean room environment
• Competence in using automated and enterprise systems
• Effective cross-functional communication skills

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies
• Ability to train and mentor less-experienced colleagues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires the moving of heavy equipment and the ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Moderate repetitive standing sitting bending and ladder climbing on a daily basis.
• The incumbent needs to take the necessary safety precautions when working with pressurized systems steam and corrosive chemicals.
• The incumbent is required to attain knowledge of the operational equipment.
• The incumbent will be required to assist in solving problems regarding site assessment specific units used in Biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• The incumbent must be able to follow SOPs MBRs and be able to use a multitude of enterprise systems including SAP Delta-V etc.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Supporting a 24/7 manufacturing facility. Nights 6:00PM-6:00AM 2-2-3 rotating schedule.

Work Location Assignment:On Premise

The salary for this position ranges from $25.37 to $42.29 per hour. In addition this position offers eligibility for overtime weekend holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Companys policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of lifes 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 (). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - North Carolina - Sanford location.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Manufacturing