Sr. Associate Scientist in Sanford, NC 27330

SourceAbled is seeking candidates for a Direct Hire role as a Sr. Associate Scientist  with our client Pfizer, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Seeking candidates in Sanford NC or willing to relocate.

Use Your Power for Purpose:

The position will support the Pfizer Sanford, NC Quality Operations department by performing Quality Control activities associated with clinical and/or commercial product, raw materials, and validation.  Key responsibilities are performing GMP tasks associated with maintaining compliant Quality Control and Stability laboratories; testing, analyzing, interpreting, and trending results; and creating, reviewing and approving documentation. 

Individual should have knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Microsoft Office™ applications specifically Word and Excel, analytical techniques and instrumentation, Lean Six Sigma concepts, and Lean Labs. 

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Acts safely and follows all EH&S safety requirements for site and QC laboratories. 

• Be recognized as a “go-to” person or Subject Matter Expert for a specific subject area and are considered capable of supporting audits and investigations, reviewing/approving technical content to ensure scientific merit and compliance to regulations and Pfizer policy and standards.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to identify issues, present complex problems with possible solutions, and actively take a leadership role to resolve issues. 

• Ability to solve highly complex mathematical problems and situation-dependent problems using convoluted information. 

• Ability to receive feedback from management and colleagues and take accountability for actions and personal development. 

• Aptitude for good decision making based on procedures, guidance, and experience. 

• Awareness to know their own limitations and seek senior scientist or management guidance when appropriate. 

• Desire to ensure correctness and accuracy in tasks and documentation. 

• Fitness of functioning as a team member and performing independent work with minor guidance 

• Willingness to use personal skills and knowledge to achieve individual and company goals and objectives. 

• Understanding of own area of function and knowledge of other cross functional areas 

• Able to create, review, and approve test method and/or equipment validation records with limited guidance/coaching. 

• Understands the importance of feedback and receives feedback well from management and other colleagues. 

• Makes good decisions based on knowledge of quality systems and technical experience. 

• Recognizes the impact of procedural changes that may impact future quality tasks and decisions. 

• Able to review working instructions for technical content within own subject area and reference to applicable GMPs and regulatory expectations. 

• Responsible for personal timelines and seeks advice if conflicts arise. 

• Interacts with business lines and shares information with team; capable of influencing and negotiating with business lines. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skills. 

• Perform tasks associated with maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) compliant Quality Control and Stability laboratories. 

• Support routine testing and analysis of batch samples associated with vary modalities in a QC setting.   

• Follow Environment Health and Safety requirements for site and QC laboratories. 

• Perform complex mathematical problems and data analysis. 

• Support product transfers, new product development, regulatory queries, cost improvement projects, and Drug Product plant support for Cleaning Validation. 

• Operate within established HR policies and basic colleague relations guidelines. 

• Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical reports, project plans, etc. 

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Applicant must have a Bachelors with at least 3+ years of experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing, quality or engineering practices in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry 

• Aptitude for good decision making based on procedures, guidance, and experience. 

• Effective communication skills 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and Excel 

• Excellent effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to work in a team environment. 

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Relevant experience in biotherapeutics (antibodies, vaccines, and gene therapy) 

• Experience with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Ability to lift 30 lbs, stand for 2 to 3 hours at a time, sit for 2 to 3 hours at a time, walk long distances and bend to obtain items from lower shelving/cabinets. 

• Intellectual capability to perform complex mathematical problems and perform complex data analysis. 

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS 

• Work schedule is first shift (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) but can include weekdays and/or weekend days as appropriate for assigned tasks/activities. Minimal flexibility in work schedule to cover business needs. Minimal off-shift work to ensure business needs are met. 

• Non-existent to minimal travel. 

• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, non-porous shoes, gloves, etc.) 

• Work Location Assignment: On Premise 

OTHER JOB DETAILS

• Last Date to Apply for Job:
• Referral Bonus Eligibility: YES
• Eligible for Relocation Package: NO

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $66,500.00 to $110,900.00. 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.