QC Laboratory Analyst II (Third Shift)
Job Description
Why Patients Need You
Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is flexible, innovative, and customer oriented. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance or analysis through research programs, your contribution will directly impact patients.
What You Will Achieve
This position is for a testing analyst in the Kalamazoo Laboratory working on third shift. Opportunity for schedule flexibility exists as the Laboratory supports business and customer needs on weekends and holidays. Technologies employed in the Rapid Turn Laboratory include HPLC, GC, titrations, Karl Fisher, UV, and general analytical procedures.
You will be developing and applying your knowledge of procedures, techniques, tools, materials and equipment. Your receptiveness to new ideas will enhance the team’s ability to achieve goals and targets. You will follow standard procedures to complete tasks and identify process issues or problems that involve direct application of your skills/knowledge.
It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It
Manage own time, professional development and be accountable for own results.
Contribute to the completion of specific team objectives and assigned project milestones.
Complete training activities and maintain records, equipment, basic lab supplies, and reagents in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices {part of GxP} requirements.
Perform equipment and laboratory maintenance.
Create new Master Data of varying technical complexity.
Manage sampling materials and data summary in computer software, process data, and document of results.
Able to follow prescribed policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Must-Have
High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 years of relevant experience in quality or compliance required. Candidates with advanced science degrees and relevant experience may also be considered as follows: Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related science degree with at least 2 years experience in related field or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related science with 0-1 years of experience in related field.
Capable of manual manipulations with dexterity.
Knowledge and demonstration of leadership principles
Well organized, able to work on multiple projects
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills within a diverse team setting
Demonstrated proficiency in at least one high complexity technology (e.g. HPLC, uHPLC, GC, etc.) or, with two or more low to medium complexity technologies (e.g. TLC, titrations, wet chemistry/physical testing, water testing, etc.) as required by the business unit.
The successful candidate must also have demonstrated the ability to quickly learn new skills/techniques.
High productivity and the ability to multi-task coupled with a low error rate and attention to detail.
Must demonstrate flexibility/agility and engagement in a changing environment.
The candidate is expected to display good laboratory technique to avoid cross-contamination or misidentification of samples.
Experience troubleshooting test methods and analytical instrumentation.
Nice-to-Have
Experience in Laboratory Information Management System.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Laboratory and office work requiring walking, standing, and sitting throughout a shift. Lifting of items less than 25 kg.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
This position requires colleagues to work weekends and/or holidays to meet business or customer needs. All Laboratory colleagues adhere to safe work practices such as wearing appropriate personal protective equipment including lab coat, safety glasses, and gloves. There is no routine travel associated with this position.
Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Last Day To Apply: September 9th, 2024
The salary for this position ranges from $18.74 to $31.23 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies. 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 applies only to the United States - Michigan - Kalamazoo location.Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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.
