Associate Scientist - QC Chemistry
PfizerAbout the role
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
In this role, you will:
Perform tasks associated with maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) compliant Quality Control and Stability laboratories.
Support environmental monitoring/water testing in the QC Raw materials laboratory.
Test incoming raw materials per compendial methods.
Follow Environment Health and Safety requirements for site and QC laboratories.
Support product transfers, new product development, regulatory queries, cost improvement projects, and Drug Product plant support for Cleaning Validation.
Operate within established HR policies and basic colleague relations guidelines.
Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical reports, project plans, etc.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree with any years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or a High School diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in manufacturing quality or engineering experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
Fundamental understanding of laboratory instrumentation function and analytical method troubleshooting
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and Excel
Ability to perform complex mathematical problems and data analysis
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
Degree in Biology or Chemistry field, or any other General Sciences field
An understanding of raw materials testing and experience in defending laboratory practices during regulatory audits
Solid grasp of chemical testing techniques
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Physical / Mental requirements
Non-existent to minimal travel.
Must be able to wear appropriate PPE (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, non-porous shoes, gloves, etc.)
Ability to lift 30 lbs, stand for 2 to 3 hours at a time, sit for 2 to 3 hours at a time, walk long distances and bend to obtain items from lower shelving/cabinets.
Intellectual capability to perform complex mathematical problems and perform complex data analysis.
Non-Standard work schedule, travel or environment requirements
Work schedule is first shift (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) but can include weekdays and/or weekend days as appropriate for assigned tasks/activities. Minimal flexibility in work schedule to cover business needs. Minimal off-shift work to ensure business needs are met.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise colleagues work in a Pfizer site because it’s needed to get their job done. They may have flexibility to work remotely from time to time, but they are primarily on-site.
Other job details
Last day to apply February 17th, 2026
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
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