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

The Bioprocess Technician IV drives the execution of Commercial, Clinical, and/or Development production according to Standard Operating Procedures and Production Schedule.  The Bioprocess Technician IV will work on interdisciplinary teams, to define and implement process improvements, and participate in process troubleshooting.

How You Will Achieve It

• Executes manufacturing operations on the production floor for buffer/media make-up tanks, glass washers, autoclaves, bioreactors / fermentors, drug product filling, 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. 
• Maintain proper documentation, such as training records, batch records, check sheets, logs books.
• 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.
• Responsible for remaining current on assigned training.
• Proficient in enterprise systems to support manufacturing operations including but not limited to, SAP, LIMS, AMPS, PDOCS and/or QTS.
• Provide support during audits and with audit observation closure.
• 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.
• Maintain cross-functional communication with technology transfer teams, lab scientists, supply chain, quality and engineering as necessary.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• High School Diploma and 4 years of experience required.
• Associate plus 2 years of work experience.
• Bachelor's plus 0 years of work experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Nice-to-Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• Basic mechanical knowledge and experience with use of hand tools

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 proficient 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 proficient in a multitude of enterprise systems including SAP, Delta-V, etc.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

rotating 24/5 work schedule, 8 hour shifts 1st, 2nd and 3rd

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