Laboratory Specialist

Pfizer • Parsippany, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world. What You Will Achieve In this role, you will: Perform testing (physical, functional, visual, etc.) on medical devices and combination products (MDCPs) using moderate to highly complex laboratory instrumentation with minimum supervision. Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs, GLP and cGMP regulations. Support the troubleshooting and resolution of equipment and testing issues, ensuring operational readiness. Support Test Method development, validation and transfer activities. Ensure that instrumentation/equipment are properly maintained and calibrated. Support timely resolution of calibration alerts. Support improvements in laboratory efficiency, safety and compliance. Support the identification and implementation of new technologies, techniques and best practices.

Requirements

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 4 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience
• Experience operating and maintaining device and/or packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of electronic Laboratory Notebooks (eLNs).
• Experience working within a regulated environment.
• Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• An ability to work independently as well as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant pharmaceutical experience
• Understanding of regional pharmaceutical compendia testing requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and mentoring skills

Responsibilities

• Perform testing (physical, functional, visual, etc.) on medical devices and combination products (MDCPs) using moderate to highly complex laboratory instrumentation with minimum supervision.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs, GLP and cGMP regulations.
• Support the troubleshooting and resolution of equipment and testing issues, ensuring operational readiness.
• Support Test Method development, validation and transfer activities.
• Ensure that instrumentation/equipment are properly maintained and calibrated.
• Support timely resolution of calibration alerts.
• Support improvements in laboratory efficiency, safety and compliance.
• Support the identification and implementation of new technologies, techniques and best practices.

Benefits

• participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7,5% of the base salary
• 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
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees