QA Associate

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Andover, MA, USA
In-Office
69K-114K Annually
Entry level
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.
The Role
Supports pharmaceutical quality assurance through review and approval of cGMP batch records, investigations, SOP revisions, validation documentation, and batch-release materials. The role makes quality decisions, supports inspection readiness and audits, assists manufacturing teams with real-time compliance issues, manages corrective actions, and contributes to continuous improvement projects. Work is primarily office-based at an on-premise manufacturing campus.
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Use Your Power for Purpose
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 is of the highest standard. Your role is crucial in maintaining this commitment and driving forward our mission to improve patient outcomes.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
  • Contribute to the completion of complex projects, manage own time to meet agreed targets and develop plans for work activities on own projects within a team.
  • Review and approve various Good Manufacturing Practices {also cGMP} records (primarily batch records for Drug substance and Drug Product) and investigations.
  • Review/Approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) revisions and Validation Documentation (Periodic Reviews)
  • Ensure that all documents for batch release are reviewed for completeness and accuracy.
  • Make Quality decision to resolve moderately complex issues with assistance from management/Sr. Staff
  • Seek out and assess internal and external compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Support the site relative to a constant state of inspection readiness. Participate in audits relative to this role as needed.
  • Recognize when an issue is beyond your sphere of influence and escalate immediately.
  • Participate in Limited Duration Teams, Continuous Improvement (CI) projects, Corrective Action / Preventative Action Effectiveness, etc. as appropriate.
  • Assist and support the manufacturing staff in detecting and solving compliance errors in real time during manufacturing operations.
  • Help to define appropriate action plans for improvement and follow-up and communicate action closures.
  • May participate in the release of raw materials, as needed.
  • Procedural Administration/Active Library Support as needed

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
  • Bachelor's degree with any years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical industry
  • Sound knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and the applicable GxP regulations and standards.
  • Ability to work in a team environment within own team and interdepartmental teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive approach and strong critical thinking skills.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Experience with Digital Applications /Solutions (Co-Pilot, AI applications, eBR, etc)

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
  • Experience at a manufacturing site
  • Experience of writing and managing deviations
  • Experience in production batch record review, Enterprise Resource Planning system, investigation of non-conformance, root cause analysis and change control management is preferred

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Mental agility to handle a large quantity and broad scope of different types of quality assurance work.
  • Ability to work independently, problem solve and make recommendations for solutions.
  • Role is primarily office-sitting. Position requires walking, sitting, standing, and carrying batch records from one location to another as Andover site is a campus setting.
  • Able to lead and/or participate in person or Microsoft Teams meetings.

Other Job Details:
  • Last day to Apply: August 28, 2026
  • Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $68,600.00 to $114,300.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's 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 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 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.
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.
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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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree with any years of experience
  • Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent with 6 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Sound knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and applicable GxP regulations and standards
  • Ability to work in team and interdepartmental environments
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive approach and strong critical thinking skills
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Experience with digital applications and solutions, including Co-Pilot, AI applications, or eBR
  • Experience at a manufacturing site
  • Experience writing and managing deviations
  • Experience in production batch record review, ERP systems, non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and change control management
  • Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make recommendations
  • Ability to work on site and perform walking, sitting, standing, and carrying batch records
  • Permanent U.S. work authorization and authorization to work in the U.S. by any employer

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Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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