Laboratory Operation Support

What You Will Achieve
The prima purpose of this position is to provide business, logistical and technical support to the Fermentation, Cell Culture, and Molecular Biology group in the Early Bioprocess Development Department in Vaccines Research and Development. This entails coordinating all maintenance activities and purchase of scientific supplies for Early Bioprocess Development Department Additionally, the incumbent will prepare solutions and cell culture supplies and prepare bioreactors for use.
How You Will Achieve It

• Coordinates all maintenance activities with GO and external vendors
• Serves as the department representative on the Laboratory Equipment and Oversight Committee
• Interfaces with Thermo-Fisher for maintenance of stock room inventory
• Orders and maintains inventory of all supplies and reagents not covered by Thermo-Fisher stock room
• Acts as department's lead Safety Representative
• Makes stock solutions needed by scientific staff
• Assembles process aids, such as transfers, bottles and syringes
• Assure readiness of bioreactors for experiments pre-sterilization
• Execute clean-in-place procedures for steam-in-place equipment
• Collect and secure biohazard waste from the labs and pilot areas
• Calibrate and maintain scientific instruments
• Take direction from management on required support activities and schedule own work
• Attend internal and external meetings that relate to maintenance activities

Here Is What You Need

• Associate Degree with 0-2 years of experience or equivalent
• Proficiency with personal computers including familiarity with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook functions
• Good communication and reading skills - works well from written and verbal instruction
• Some heavy lifting (approximately 50 pounds or less) of supplies and equipment is required.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Course work in chemistry is highly desirable to aid understanding of chemical formulae in formulation instructions
• Course work in biology or biotechnology is highly desirable for supporting work with bioreactors

The salary for this position ranges from $25.52 to $42.53 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 - New York - Pearl River location.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
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