QC Chemistry Scientist
Job Description
ROLE SUMMARY
The Quality Control (QC) Scientist is responsible for scheduling prioritization, workload distribution, and laboratory process improvement for in-process and final product testing at the Rocky Mount site. This includes communicating priorities to the lab and following up with customers on testing status. The Scientist assists with supervisor duties for atypical, OOS, questionable, and invalidated data occurrences and will cover data integrity responsibilities.
The Scientist represents and/or leads the lab unit or the entire lab organization on high complexity projects and project teams both within and outside of Quality Control Operations. This role provides leadership and technical expertise to assist the laboratory with troubleshooting, investigations, computer validation and instrument qualifications. The chemist may be involved in second checking of data and will perform assays as needed.
This role has the responsibility of serving as Management Designee and will have limited input into the OTE colleague performance assessment process. The Scientist may defend QC Laboratory Quality Systems during audits and inspections.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Initiates and documents laboratory investigations for human error, procedural deviations, atypical, OOS, questionable, and invalidated data occurrences.
• Assures adherence to data integrity initiatives.
• As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), represents the lab unit or the entire lab organization on high complexity projects and project teams both within and outside of QC. Leads medium or high complexity project teams within QC tasked with improving laboratory or other quality systems.
• Assists QC Lab leadership in determining scheduling priorities and workload distribution to ensure customer needs are met.
• Performs data quality inspection through Quality audits and 2nd check of laboratory data packets
• Performs analytical assays during times of need.
• Demonstrates a technical mastery of one or more techniques in fields such as: wet chemistry, chromatography, physical chemistry, spectroscopy, visual inspection or dimensional measurements as well as a complete knowledge of laboratory operations including both technical and compliance aspects.
• Applies knowledge of advanced techniques and procedures with recommendations and implementation of new or modified procedures or instrumentation for improved lab efficiency.
• Trains others in the theory and practice of both laboratory techniques and quality systems including investigations, instrument qualifications, etc.
• Independently writes SOPs, technical reports, project plans, instrument qualifications, etc.
• Serves as management designee and will have limited input into the OTE colleague performance assessment process.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Associate: Applicant must have a High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience OR an associates degree with 4 years of experience OR a bachelors degree with 0+ years of experience.
Extensive Compendia knowledge. USP/EP/JP
Experience within the biopharmaceutical industry, including knowledge and experience relevant to biopharmaceutical unity operations and/or laboratory operations
Understanding of laboratory techniques and quality systems
Ability to establish relationships within business lines
Excellent effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skill
Nice-to-Have
Experience in Quality Operations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
LIR / RAAC Author
Trained to execute and record check multiple Chemistry laboratory technologies
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Job requires sitting, standing, walking, ability to type, and dexterity for handling glassware/laboratory equipment.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
N/A
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
*Job Details:
· Last Date to Apply for Job: March 13th, 2024
· Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: Yes
· Schedule: 1st shift
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $64,600.00 to $107,600.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. 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 does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
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