Chemical laboratory assistant job description

***** Pfizer now offering a $4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for successful hires through August 31st *****

**Why Patients Need You**

Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need when they need them.

**What You Will Achieve**

You will be operating automatic and manual chemical process equipment of varying complexity in various production processes by operating procedures. You will perform quality control analyses as required to complete in-process batches and identify variations. You will be trained in hazardous material handling and emergency procedures as these processes may generate high pressure and/or critical reactions.

As part of technical operations, you will be a team member who is relied on to have a good understanding of procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment. Your decision-making will help you prioritize workflows based on the available resources. You will follow standard procedures to complete tasks, some of which may vary in scope, sequence, complexity, and timing. You will contribute to the team's success by sharing your previously acquired knowledge.

It is your hard work and focus that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

**How You Will Achieve It**

+ Manage own time and professional development, be accountable for own results and prioritize own workflow.

+ Operate automatic and manual chemical process equipment of varying complexity in various production processes by operating procedures.

+ Perform duties required in operating a variety of equipment used in your assigned area of the division, maintaining responsibility for tasks as assigned.

+ Operate process equipment, such as filter presses, pumps, and agitators.

+ Participate in quality and safety incident investigation.

+ Troubleshoot all operating deviations and issues and coordinate with other functions when required.

+ Complete all documentation according to Good Manufacturing Practices {also cGMP} and Good Distribution Practices {part of GxP} standards.

+ Responsible for preparation and clearing of equipment for maintenance work.

+ Perform material receiving, staging, transfer, dispensing, sampling, and charging operations.

+ Monitor the plant status and liaise with colleagues of other departments to ensure there is no interruption to the manufacturing process.

+ Maintain Pfizer standards and values for quality, safety, and environmental objectives as well as meeting production goals.

+ Complete all training by attending scheduled training.

**Qualifications**

**Must-Have**

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ 2+ years of experience in GMPs

+ Knowledge of industry practices and standards

+ Ability to work in a team environment and have good interpersonal skills is essential.

+ Effective written and oral communication

+ Computer Skills, such as Microsoft Applications and experience with System Applications & Products

**Nice-to-Have**

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Experience in a chemical or formulation manufacturing environment

**PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS**

• Considerable standing, walking, climbing of stairs and ladders, lifting and moving of containers up to 25 kg. Considerable outside environment; hot/cold conditions. Frequent exposure to airborne particles; Must work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is loud. Use of hearing, hand, head, feet, eye, and repertory protection are required. 7-day work schedule, holidays, and weekend coverage.

**NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL, OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS**

7-day work schedule. Overtime, Holiday and weekend work as required.

Work Location Assignment:On-Premise

Last date to apply: 10/14/2022

**Shift/schedule is subject to change**

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

**Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.**

**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.

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