Quality Control Associate Scientist, Microbiology

  • Pfizer
  • Sanford, North Carolina
  • Full Time
Use Your Power for Purpose

Every day, Pfizers 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 and water collection in the QC Microbiology laboratory.

  • Follow Environment Health and Safety requirements for site and QC laboratories.

  • Write cleaning validation protocols and reports, and perform complex mathematical problems and data analysis.

  • 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 Bachelors degree with 0 years of experience, OR an Associates degree with 4 years of experience OR High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience

  • Experience in Pharmaceutical Quality Control/Quality Operations

  • Pharmaceutical microbiological testing experience and extensive Good Manufacturing Practice knowledge

  • Highly motivated, organized and able to work effectively in a demanding environment with flexibility to changing priorities

  • 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)
  • Experience in auditing with Good Manufacturing Practices {also cGMP} regulated industries

  • Proficiency in both viable and non-viable environmental monitoring within pharmaceutical manufacturing

  • Solid grasp of aseptic techniques

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously



Other job details
  • Last day to apply: May 30th, 2025

  • No relocation Support available

  • Employee Referral Bonus eligible

  • Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $66,500.00 to $110,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizers 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 lifes 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.

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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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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Job ID: 478223577
Originally Posted on: 5/23/2025

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