Pfizer

QC Microbiology Analyst

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Melbourne, Victoria, AUS

In-Office

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

Conduct laboratory audits, ensure pharmaceutical regulatory compliance, maintain laboratory equipment and facilities, verify and calibrate instruments, manage quality-system procedures and building-management alarms, and lead continuous improvement initiatives within drug product manufacturing. The role also supports chemical and physical sample analyses and recommends corrective actions for identified discrepancies.

Summary Generated by Built In

Use Your Power for Purpose
Every day, Pfizer's unwavering commitment to quality ensures the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is both flexible and innovative, always putting the patient first. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance, or research analysis, your contribution directly impacts patients.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:

Conduct internal audits of R&D and Quality laboratories to ensure readiness for regulatory agencies' audits.
Ensure compliance with regulatory policies, procedures, and practices, identifying discrepancies in product safety and recommending corrective actions.
Maintain laboratory area, equipment, and facilities in a clean, orderly, and operational state, ensuring availability and proper storage of reagents and reference standards.
Perform verification or calibration of instruments and equipment, supporting chemical and physical analyses on samples for annual product review.
Develop good working practices and guidelines for staff to use quality system Standard Operating Procedures, managing review and approval of Building Management System Alarms.
Lead the Continuous Improvement (CI) process for Integrated Manufacturing Excellence (IMEx) within the Drug Product unit, identifying and conducting continual improvement projects.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

BA/BS degree with any years of experience, or Associate's degree with 4+ years of experience, or high school diploma (or equivalent) with 6+ years of relevant experience
Solid understanding of common laboratory databases
Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Proficiency in using quality system Standard Operating Procedures

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

Experience in a pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
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
At Pfizer we care about our colleagues' wellbeing and offer a range of great benefits for them, including:

Paid parental leave
Access to Health & Wellness apps
Career Growth Experiences program
Recognition & rewards program
Paid volunteer days
Life Insurance Benefits
Pfizer Learning Academy access to top content providers
Access to flu vaccines & skin checks
Options to purchase additional leave
Salary packaging & novated lease options

*Benefits listed may vary depending on your position and location and may be subject to change.
Pfizer Australia and New Zealand's diverse workforce represents the patients we serve and the communities in which we operate. With a focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), Pfizer ANZ ensures our people are heard and cared for. We offer engagement opportunities in both Colleagues Resource Groups (CRGs) and workstreams across: Culture and Tradition, Reconciliation @ Pfizer (RAP), Gender Equity (GEN), Disability and through the Out Pfizer Employee Network (OPEN) for our LGBT + colleagues and allies.
If you require reasonable adjustment during your application, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Manager.
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 .
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Skills Required

Bachelor’s degree in any field, or an Associate’s degree with at least 4 years of experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 6 years of relevant experience
Solid understanding of common laboratory databases
Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
Proficiency in using quality-system Standard Operating Procedures
Experience in a pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Experience using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot
Understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

What the Team is Saying

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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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.