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The Role
Leads microbiology quality control activities, including method transfer and validation, equipment qualification, cGMP compliance, sterility and microbiological testing, LIMS management, data review, investigations, corrective actions, safety inspections, and training junior colleagues. The role supports pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality assurance operations while maintaining laboratory quality systems and regulatory compliance.
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Every day, our unwavering commitment to quality ensures the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our flexible, innovative, and customer-oriented culture is rooted in science and risk-based compliance. Whether you are engaged in development, maintenance, compliance, or research analysis, your contributions have a direct impact on patient care. By being part of our team, you help uphold a quality culture that adapts and evolves to meet the needs of patients, ensuring that every product we deliver meets the highest standards of safety and efficacy.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
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Quality Assurance and Control
Every day, our unwavering commitment to quality ensures the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our flexible, innovative, and customer-oriented culture is rooted in science and risk-based compliance. Whether you are engaged in development, maintenance, compliance, or research analysis, your contributions have a direct impact on patient care. By being part of our team, you help uphold a quality culture that adapts and evolves to meet the needs of patients, ensuring that every product we deliver meets the highest standards of safety and efficacy.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
- Create, review, and approve test method transfer and validation protocols, reports, and equipment qualification records.
- Maintain compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices in Quality Control and Stability laboratories.
- Support media preparation, Bio ball culture handling, and conduct microbiology-related investigations.
- Perform testing on various samples, manage Laboratory Information Management System builds, and review laboratory data.
- Serve on cross-functional teams, conduct safety inspections, participate in investigations, recommend corrective actions, and train junior colleagues.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
- M.Sc. Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology with 6-12 years of industry experience
- Strong technical skills in method validation and testing
- NPI Developmental studies, MLT, BET, Sterility, Assay.
- Heat Shock tests and culture management.
- Experience in microbiological sterility testing
- Deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, and quality assurance operations
- Detail-oriented with robust knowledge of quality systems
- Familiarity with analytical laboratory environments
- Effective written and verbal communication, as well as interpersonal skills
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
- Relevant pharmaceutical experience
- Strong understanding of computer system hardware, infrastructure, and networks
- Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Ability to mentor and train junior colleagues
- Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
Quality Assurance and Control
Skills Required
- M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Biotechnology
- 6-12 years of industry experience
- Technical skills in method validation and testing
- Experience with NPI developmental studies, MLT, BET, sterility, and assay testing
- Experience with heat shock tests and culture management
- Experience in microbiological sterility testing
- Deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, and quality assurance operations
- Detail-oriented with robust knowledge of quality systems
- Familiarity with analytical laboratory environments
- Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Relevant pharmaceutical experience
- Understanding of computer system hardware, infrastructure, and networks
- Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Ability to mentor and train junior colleagues
- Experience using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, with understanding of responsible AI practices
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Healthcare Strength — Official materials describe comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support, plus fertility/family‑building and transgender‑inclusive coverage; eligible Pfizer medications are noted as available at no cost in U.S. plans. Wellness resources such as telehealth and preventative programs are also emphasized.
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Retirement Support — Company documents highlight a 401(k) with matching contributions plus an additional Retirement Savings Contribution beyond the match. Financial planning support and company‑paid life and disability insurance further bolster long‑term security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Corporate pages and job postings describe paid vacation and holidays, caregiver leave, and paid parental leave for both parents. Materials also note that details can vary by role and location.
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What We Do
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Why Work With Us
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