The Bioprocess Technician III operates and maintains production equipment, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards while documenting processes and supporting audits.
Use Your Power for Purpose
Our breakthroughs would not reach the hands of patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand the critical impact of their role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and continuously strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to the medicines they need.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
Physical/Mental Requirements
Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements
Other Job Details:
The salary for this position ranges from $22,94 to $38,24 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company's policies. 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 applies only to the United States - North Carolina - Sanford location.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Manufacturing
Our breakthroughs would not reach the hands of patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand the critical impact of their role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and continuously strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to the medicines they need.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
- Operate, service, adjust, clean, and sterilize production-related equipment in compliance with cGMPs and safety regulations.
- Maintain a clean room environment and complete work instructions to meet regulatory requirements.
- Ensure equipment functionality, report or correct malfunctions, and assist in complex setup or repair operations.
- Manage time effectively, focus on professional development, and take accountability for results.
- Prioritize workflow, assist less-experienced colleagues, and adhere to quality standards and best practices.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including training records, batch records, check sheets, and log books.
- Support audits, help close audit observations, and utilize automated and enterprise systems to perform tasks.
- Communicate cross-functionally with technology transfer teams, lab scientists, supply chain, quality, and engineering.
- Take responsibility for individual contributions to team deliverables, represent the work group, and foster a positive team environment.
- Complete assignments based on established procedures, identify process improvements, troubleshoot issues, and provide direction and training to team members.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ years of experience.
- Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting production equipment
- Strong understanding of cGMP and safety regulations
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records
- Experience in a clean room environment
- Competence in using automated and enterprise systems
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
- Basic mechanical knowledge and hands-on experience using various hand tools
- Experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or other cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) environment
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Physical/Mental Requirements
- Requires the moving of heavy equipment and the ability to lift ~40 pounds.
- Moderate repetitive standing, sitting, bending, and ladder climbing on a daily basis.
- Able to take the necessary safety precautions when working with pressurized systems, steam, and corrosive chemicals. Grade C and D gowning
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures
- Strong problem-solving skills in a structured environment
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment
Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements
- Rotational schedule: Day (7am-330pm), Night (300pm-130am)
Other Job Details:
- Last day to Apply: July 29th, 2025
- Eligible for Relocation Assistance: No
- Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The salary for this position ranges from $22,94 to $38,24 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company's policies. 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 applies only to the United States - North Carolina - Sanford location.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Manufacturing
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