QC Scientist I

Pfizer • Andover, MA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

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: Perform tasks associated with maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) compliant Quality Control and Stability laboratories. Follow Environment Health and Safety requirements for site and QC laboratories. 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 and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical reports, project plans, etc. Support routine product testing and data review following written procedures.

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
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing quality or engineering experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
• Fundamental understanding of laboratory instrumentation function and analytical method troubleshooting
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and Excel
• Ability to perform complex mathematical problems and data analysis

Nice To Haves

• A deep understanding of Microbiology testing and experience in defending laboratory practices during regulatory audits
• Proficiency in both viable and non-viable environmental monitoring within pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Solid grasp of aseptic techniques
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks 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

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks associated with maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) compliant Quality Control and Stability laboratories.
• Follow Environment Health and Safety requirements for site and QC laboratories.
• 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 and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical reports, project plans, etc.
• Support routine product testing and data review following written procedures.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level