Technical Associate, GMP Manufacturing
PfizerAbout the role
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 Pfizer’s 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
The St. Louis Clinical Manufacturing Facility technician will be part of a diverse team of scientists and engineers focused on scale up and manufacturing of mammalian and microbial fermentation/purification processes for clinical supplies in support of Pfizer’s Biotherapeutics portfolio.
How You Will Achieve it
Duties and responsibilities will include set up, execution and evaluation of GMP manufacturing unit operations such as seed train, bioreactors/fermenters, centrifugation, filtration, chromatography, UF/DF, conjugation and lyophilization.
Additional responsibilities will include executing CIP, SIP, aseptic sampling, parts washing, documentation, work order generation, and data entry/evaluation.
Will be required to interact with group engineers and colleagues from the development lines as necessary.
Will also be required to interact with 1st shift technicians to communicate challenges and status of unit operations.
Qualifications
Must-Have
HS diploma, Associates Degree, or BS/BA in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or equivalent.
Requires a minimum 0 to 2 years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment (bioprocess or chemical process industry).
Demonstrated capability to work as a team member in a matrix development team.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Maintains a safe work environment
Demonstrated capability to work as a team member in a matrix development team
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office required, especially MS Word, MS Excel.
Nice-to-Have
Prior experience in a Biological Pilot Plant or Commercial Manufacturing setting is desired.
Knowledge of fermentation and downstream processing techniques.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to lift 40 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
2nd shift differential
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
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