Bioprocess Technician BPT IV

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Job description

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 Gene Therapy Bioprocess Technician IV works as part of a team to execute batch activities in a new state of the art gene therapy manufacturing facility in Sanford, NC. The incumbent is a skilled manufacturing operator who will be responsible for performing GMP activities in the designated manufacturing area, but is expected to have the flexibility, if required, to learn and perform operations across multiple areas (purification, cell culture, solution prep, formulation/fill, pack/label) and products. In addition to operating equipment the bioprocess technician will be responsible for:

• Completing GMP documentation
• Managing inventory levels and completing materials transactions in electronic systems
• Understanding operational aspects of production equipment and automation control systems needed for manufacturing
• Identifying ways to improve work and implementing solutions

In addition, the bioprocess technician may be assigned as a team member on cross functional teams to develop problem solving capability or technical skills.

The incumbent must also comply with applicable safety, occupational health, loss prevention and environmental requirements.

How You Will Achieve It

• Execute batch activities on-time and without injury or defect
• Manage assigned tasks and ongoing work activities within a team
• Monitor the status of training and complete all required training prior to performing associated tasks
• Ensure (Current) Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP) compliance
• Proactively implement improvements to business and manufacturing processes that improve flexibility, eliminate waste, and reduce variability
• Meet area performance measures in areas such as safety, quality, and productivity
• Recommend changes that maintain the accuracy of all documentation needed for operations, including Standard Operating Procedures and batch records
• Must be capable of performing data entry into calculators and computers.
• Role model Pfizer values
• Execute and sustain the components of the lean management system

Qualifications

Must-Have

• High school diploma with a minimum of 3 years manufacturing or pharmaceutical experience (Required)
• Associates degree with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience (preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal skills, solid skills in mathematics, communications, and organization
• Able to read and write, as well as, follow written and oral instructions

Nice-to-Have

• Hands-on experience with purification operations such as column chromatography, filtration, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, or hands-on experience with cell culture operations is desired.
• Strong background in Good Manufacturing Practices {also see cGMP} compliance

Organizational Relationships

• Role will interact daily with all members of their team and with cross functional teams as required

Training Requirements

• Training requirements for the incumbent include all site safety and GMP ESSENTIAL training curricula as well as job specific GMP curricula aligned to the role.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Some standing, ladder climbing, bending, pushing and lifting (up to 40 lbs.) may be required on a daily basis when the colleague is supporting work in manufacturing. Other job functions require working in an office setting where sitting and computer usage would be the norm.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

It may be necessary to work shifts according to the manufacturing schedules. Full flexibility is required.

Other Job Details

• Last Date to Apply for Job: November 24, 2021
• Eligible for Relocation Package: NO

Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

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.

Manufacturing