QC Lab Analyst II - job 1 of 2

Use Your Power for Purpose

Every day, Pfizer’s 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

The QC Lab Analyst II, will perform basic analysis for raw materials, in process and finished products a safe, compliant, and efficient manner. The Job responsibilities include performing wet chemistry and analytical testing to evaluate the quality of the incoming raw materials and analyze the finished product to demonstrate that the quality of our products meet the high standards of quality.

Report testing results through computerized systems, or through standard laboratory paper-based documentation.  Other related duties essential to these operations or special assignments as required.

In this role, you will:

• Consistently adheres to company, site, and laboratory safety rules and immediately raises any safety issues with supervision as soon as they are identified.

• Follows procedures at all times, adopting cGMP, cGDP practices.

• Follows supervisor directions at all times.

• Able to function independently, but asks questions as necessary

• Accepts dynamic work sequences

• Must be self-motivated and work with minimal direction

• Demonstrate proficiency in computerized systems (Experience and use of LIMS, Empower are plus).

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot analytical methods

• Actively participates in daily and weekly planning discussions with his/her teammates and supervision (as needed) offering suggestions to improve RFT and schedule adherence as needed

• Works with supervision and management to identify opportunities to improve testing efficiencies

• Consistently communicates work sequence status to supervisor in a timely manner.

• Where scheduled work was not achieved, actively participates in discussions to identify opportunities for correction and improvement.

• Demonstrates engagement in helping to achieve CQ laboratory, team, and individual goals.

• When faced with roadblocks and issues, routinely offers suggestions for improvements and actively participates in associated improvement activities wherever possible

• Is a positive influence on the CQ laboratory, often going out of his/her way to support and assist teammates on the same shift and across shifts wherever possible.

• Maintains an on-time training

• Has understanding of basic non-instrumental wet chemistry techniques, Manual Titrations, pH, Conductivity, Autotitrations, UV-Vis, Polarimeter as wells as more advanced techniques, i.e. GC, HPLC, AA, FTIR, etc.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Applicant must have a High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and 4 years of relevant experience OR an associate’s degree with 2 years of experience OR a bachelor’s degree with 0+ years of experience.

• Experience in analytical laboratory in a GMP regulated environment is required.

• Experience in parenteral drug product pharmaceutical manufacturing is plus.

• Successful hands-on analytical testing experience in a GMP environment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand up for up to 8 hours, sit for up to 8 hours, walking, climbing stairs, responding to visual warning indicators, respond to audible warning indicators, respond to color or special visual indicators, wear specialized protective clothing (lab coat, safety glasses, gloves, face shield/goggles, apron), repetitive use of upper extremities.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

There are no out of the ordinary travel or shift requirements associated with the position.   Individual will be expected to work nonstandard schedule as needed to support the business objectives.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The salary for this position ranges from $22.94 to $38.24 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. 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 applies only to the United States - North Carolina - Rocky Mount location.

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

Quality Assurance and Control