Pfizer

Junior Officer

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Hiring Remotely in Goa, IND

Remote

Mid level

Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.

The Role

Maintain, troubleshoot, operate, and improve pharmaceutical production and packaging machinery. Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance; conduct equipment setup, changeovers, cleaning, inspections, and quality recordkeeping. Apply cGMP, EHS, ISO, and ICH requirements while supporting continuous improvement, Kaizen, OEE, and innovation projects. Train colleagues, coordinate with departments, resolve non-routine issues, and ensure safe, compliant manufacturing operations.

Summary Generated by Built In

Use Your Power for Purpose
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

Conduct preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production and packaging machinery, ensuring all documentation is accurate.
Perform specification checks, interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications, and determine the sequence of operations and setup methods.
Take responsibility for individual contributions to team deliverables, fostering a positive team environment, and representing the work group within department teams.
Manage personal time and professional development, prioritize workflow, and assist less-experienced colleagues in prioritizing their tasks.
Complete assignments based on established procedures, identify process improvements, troubleshoot issues, and provide direction and training to team members.
Share knowledge within and across work groups, proactively identify and resolve non-routine problems, and make decisions requiring multiple options.
Work under general supervision, independently complete recurring assignments, and refer new or unusual problems to the supervisor.
Ensure non-standard work is reviewed for sound technical judgment, adhere to Pfizer standards, guidelines, and values, and train others as needed.
Apply safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in daily operations, operate production machines, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Train colleagues for cross-training and capability enhancement, perform special projects, handle objects and tools efficiently, and coordinate with other departments for smooth production operations.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

High School Diploma or GED with at least
4+ years of relevant experience
Certification in the assigned area (if applicable)
Demonstrated troubleshooting capability on production equipment, including all electrical, transmission, and gear drive repairs
Extensive generalist experience will be considered.
Mechanical and electrical skills and in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing cells, utilities, and systems in the installation and qualification of equipment
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Strong understanding of safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
Ability to work under general supervision and complete recurring assignments independently
Setup up, Operate, trouble shoot, monitor and maintain critical production machines & tools/ change parts.
Support machine related OE projects and improve OEE of all critical machines. Support OE and innovation projects.
Participate in Kaizen/ yellow belt projects/ innovation projects to improve efficiency.
Daily routine maintenance of critical and ancillary machines.
Monitor and record process parameters.
Reconciliation of tools/materials/ Records.
In process quality checks and recording
Entries of records in JDE/SAP or any other related ERP package
Changeover/ Cleaning/ sanitation of production machineries, equipment's and mantaining records of the same.
Supervision & training of casuals.
To ensure adherence and compliance to ISO 9001/14001, OHSAS 18001 and ICH requirements.
Improve safe work conditions and safe working practices to have zero accidents and environment friendly operations.
Adherence to local legal requirements, EHS policy and EHS standards/ programs/ SOPs to ensure compliance and improve the safety culture.
Participation in safety meetings, EHS programs and EHS events and proactively report and address EHS issues and Near Misses.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):

Bachelor's Degree
Experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and software for troubleshooting
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to train and mentor less-experienced colleagues
Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity

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 .
Manufacturing

Skills Required

High school diploma or GED
At least 4 years of relevant experience
Certification in the assigned area, if applicable
Troubleshooting experience on production equipment, including electrical, transmission, and gear drive repairs
Mechanical and electrical skills with knowledge of manufacturing cells, utilities, and equipment installation and qualification
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos
Understanding of safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices
Ability to work under general supervision and complete recurring assignments independently
Experience setting up, operating, troubleshooting, monitoring, and maintaining production machines and tools
Experience supporting machine-related operational excellence and innovation projects
Participation in Kaizen or Yellow Belt improvement projects
Experience with maintenance, process parameter monitoring, quality checks, and production records
Experience using JDE, SAP, or another ERP package
Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and ICH requirements
Bachelor's degree
Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
Proficiency with diagnostic tools and troubleshooting software
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills
Ability to train and mentor less-experienced colleagues
Familiarity with common AI tools

What the Team is Saying

Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health support, with strong plan options and provider networks. Feedback suggests these programs are a clear standout within the total rewards package.
Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company matching plus an additional company retirement contribution. Feedback suggests these elements are consistently highlighted as valuable components of overall compensation.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time are often characterized as generous, with some locations offering the ability to purchase additional vacation days. Feedback suggests this breadth contributes meaningfully to work‑life balance.

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The Company

HQ: New York, NY

121,990 Employees

Year Founded: 1848

What We Do

Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.

Why Work With Us

We are the inventors, the problem solvers, the big thinkers — those who surmount any hurdle to deliver breakthrough medicines to the people who are counting on them the most.