Laboratory Specialist

Use Your Power for Purpose

At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Perform testing (physical, functional, visual, etc.) on medical devices and combination products (MDCPs) using moderate to highly complex laboratory instrumentation with minimum supervision.

• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs, GLP and cGMP regulations.

• Support the troubleshooting and resolution of equipment and testing issues, ensuring operational readiness.

• Support Test Method development, validation and transfer activities. 

• Ensure that instrumentation/equipment are properly maintained and calibrated.  Support timely resolution of calibration alerts. 

• Support improvements in laboratory efficiency, safety and compliance. Support the identification and implementation of new technologies, techniques and best practices.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

•  Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with 0+ years of experience; OR
  an associate's degree with 4 years of experience; OR a high school
  diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience
• Experience operating and maintaining device and/or packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of electronic Laboratory Notebooks (eLNs).
• Experience working within a regulated environment.
• Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• An ability to work independently as well as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, etc.

​Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Relevant pharmaceutical experience
• Understanding of regional pharmaceutical compendia testing requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and mentoring skills 

  
 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The Incumbent will be expected to function successfully in a lab and office setting.  This individual will be required to work with actual product and packaging systems and may be required to operate pallet-moving equipment and temporarily work in rooms of varied temperature and humidity ranges.  The incumbent may be expected to stand for extended periods while conducting testing.  In addition, lifting is required but will not exceed human safety limits.  Must be capable of using electronic systems to coordinate testing documentation and record test results.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

The use of personal protective equipment, safety goggles, lab coats, and gloves may also be required for specific tasks.  Travel for test method support, job related training, equipment evaluation, and development may be expected.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

 

Last Date to Apply for Job: 4/3/26

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $68 600,00 to $114 300,00. 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.

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.