Pharmaceutical Assistant

Posted 4 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
McPherson, KS, USA
Hybrid
17-29 Hourly
Junior
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.
The Role
The Pharmaceutical Assistant oversees manufacturing processes, ensures compliance with cGMP, performs quality checks, and engages in team communication to enhance production efficiency.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Description
Use Your Power for Purpose
Our breakthroughs rely on the expertise of our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team to reach those in need. Your role here will be critical, as you leverage your skills and knowledge to ensure that essential medicines are produced efficiently and delivered promptly. By embracing agility and commitment, your contributions will significantly improve patient outcomes and reinforce the profound impact of our collective efforts. Together, we ensure that both patients and physicians have timely access to necessary medicines.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
  • Organize and complete project tasks and milestones within deadlines.
  • Develop and implement basic team effectiveness skills with your immediate team.
  • Make basic problem-solving decisions under supervisory guidance with limited options.
  • Adhere to established procedures in a structured work environment, consulting with colleagues as needed.
  • Engage in collaborative communication with peers, supervisors, and interdepartmental teams to maintain a seamless drug production process.
  • Oversee and address manufacturing processes, perform quality checks, and document procedures.
  • Conduct cleaning and sanitization tasks as per procedures, ensuring files and databases are current.
  • Assist in developing and implementing corrective actions in response to regulatory inspection feedback.
  • Monitor processes for troubleshooting production issues regularly.
  • Ensure all activities comply with company protocols and maintain high standards of quality control.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

  • 0-1 years experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial type environment

  • A ble to make minor mechanical machine adjustments.

  • Must be self-motivated, with a proble m- solving mindset.

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as a part of a team.

  • When assigned to a fill line must be aseptically trained.

  • Must be able to communicate and work well interdepartmentally, as well as, with all plant departments.

  • Must be able to read and write, as well as follow written and oral instructions.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
  • Experience in pharmaceutical production
  • Practical knowledge in a regulated industry
  • Capability to work collaboratively within a team
  • Ability to develop innovative ideas to simplify processes
  • Commitment to professional development
  • Strong communication skills
  • Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Required to do frequent lifting of 15-20 pounds and occasional lifting in excess of 25 pounds.
  • Vision must be correctable to 20/20.
  • Must be able to withstand exposure to inks, solvents and liquids.
  • Stand for up to 8 to 12 hours depending on assigned area.
  • Must be able to push, pull and/or lift above shoulders.
  • Push and pull heavy carts or tanks.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE
  • Carpuject Packaging - P19 - Night Shift 1800-0600
  • Rotating Shifts

Work Location Assignment: On Premise
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Last Date to Apply for Job: April 6th, 2026
The salary for this position ranges from $17.11 to $28.51 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 - Kansas - Mcpherson location.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
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 endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email [email protected] . This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
Manufacturing

Top Skills

Cgmp
Manufacturing Equipment
Regulatory Compliance

What the Team is Saying

Daniel
Anna
Esteban
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

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.

Gallery

Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery

Pfizer Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: Not Specified
Company Office Image
HQHudson Yards
Provincia de Buenos Aires
Andover, MA
Athens, GR
Chennai, IN
Collegeville, PA
Cork, IE
Dublin, IE
Durham, NC
Groton, CT
Kildare, IE
Madison, NJ
Madrid, ES
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Rochester, MI
San Diego, CA
Seattle, WA
Company Office Image
Heights Union East
Center for Digital Innovation
Learn more

Similar Jobs

Pfizer Logo Pfizer

Visual Inspection Senior Production Operator

Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
Hybrid
McPherson, KS, USA
121990 Employees
21-35 Hourly

Pfizer Logo Pfizer

Aseptic Services Worker

Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
Hybrid
McPherson, KS, USA
121990 Employees
18-31 Hourly

Pfizer Logo Pfizer

SPA Prep Pharmaceutical Attendant A1

Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
Hybrid
McPherson, KS, USA
121990 Employees
18-31 Hourly

Pfizer Logo Pfizer

Senior Production Operator I

Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
Hybrid
McPherson, KS, USA
121990 Employees
21-35 Hourly

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account