The QC Senior Associate Scientist performs various analyses on products, ensures compliance with quality standards, documents data, and reviews validation data. They collaborate with teams and contribute to method transfer and validation processes in a laboratory setting.
Use Your Power for Purpose
Every day, everything we do is driven by an unwavering commitment to delivering safe and effective products to patients. Our quality culture, which is both science and risk-based, is flexible, innovative, and customer-oriented. Whether you are engaged in development, maintenance, compliance, or analysis through research programs, your contribution will have a direct impact on patients. Our dedication to quality and safety ensures that we consistently meet the needs of those we serve. By being part of our team, you play a crucial role in maintaining this high standard and making a difference in the lives of patients.
The resource will work on-site at the Pfizer, Sanford, North Carolina facility and will be a member of Pfizer's Quality Control Portfolio Management team to support multiple quality programs. The resource will be able to perform chemical, or biological or microbiological analysis on products. The resource should be able to perform the analytical or chemical or microbial and sterility testing in the GMP laboratory setting and should be able to collaborate efficiently with the external teams. Additionally, the candidate should be able to document all the data to in accordance with cGMP and data integrity principles. The resource should be able to review the validation data as a second analyst reviewer.
Ensures that quality control procedures adequately evaluate an organization's products. Determines if current methods and techniques result in meeting reliability standards or require modification. (More concerned with standards, methods and procedures than with testing devices and equipment used to check products). Devises testing plans, methods and equipment to assure reliability of product in conjunction with product design and specifications. (More concerned with tests and quality control checks during and after product preparation.) Tests and inspects products to determine compliance with specifications. Include on- and off-line inspection. Performs laboratory tests on finished products, raw materials, and in-process material in support of the company's quality control program. Prepares reports and/or exercises administrative control in support of the company's quality control program.
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 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.
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.
Quality Assurance and Control
#LI-PFE
Every day, everything we do is driven by an unwavering commitment to delivering safe and effective products to patients. Our quality culture, which is both science and risk-based, is flexible, innovative, and customer-oriented. Whether you are engaged in development, maintenance, compliance, or analysis through research programs, your contribution will have a direct impact on patients. Our dedication to quality and safety ensures that we consistently meet the needs of those we serve. By being part of our team, you play a crucial role in maintaining this high standard and making a difference in the lives of patients.
The resource will work on-site at the Pfizer, Sanford, North Carolina facility and will be a member of Pfizer's Quality Control Portfolio Management team to support multiple quality programs. The resource will be able to perform chemical, or biological or microbiological analysis on products. The resource should be able to perform the analytical or chemical or microbial and sterility testing in the GMP laboratory setting and should be able to collaborate efficiently with the external teams. Additionally, the candidate should be able to document all the data to in accordance with cGMP and data integrity principles. The resource should be able to review the validation data as a second analyst reviewer.
Ensures that quality control procedures adequately evaluate an organization's products. Determines if current methods and techniques result in meeting reliability standards or require modification. (More concerned with standards, methods and procedures than with testing devices and equipment used to check products). Devises testing plans, methods and equipment to assure reliability of product in conjunction with product design and specifications. (More concerned with tests and quality control checks during and after product preparation.) Tests and inspects products to determine compliance with specifications. Include on- and off-line inspection. Performs laboratory tests on finished products, raw materials, and in-process material in support of the company's quality control program. Prepares reports and/or exercises administrative control in support of the company's quality control program.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
- Will apply knowledge from significant experience of applying the principles, concepts, and practices of a discipline.
- Be recognized as a significant technical contributor
- Increasingly rely on own experience and knowledge as well as that of others for scientific judgment in the work situation.
- Work in less structured problem-solving situations within own work group.
- Use established procedures, technologies, and methodologies. Frequently reduce to practice novel approaches.
- Work under moderate supervision with regular review of achievement of results and methods used.Plan and execute laboratory experiments with minimum guidance.
- Collaborate with trainers, colleagues and subject matter experts to perform the assays in the laboratories, including the use of computational predictive tools, modeling software, and data visualization tools as necessary.
- Assisting teams in completing the assays required for the validation and transfer of methods.
- Engage with the method development team and participate in both in-process and final product sample analyses.
- Author relevant sections of technical reports to support interdepartmental technology and method validation and transfer processes.
- Prepare technical reports, critically review data as second analyst for the validations, and evaluate new instrumentationand analytical techniques as required.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
- Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a Master's degree with 0+ years of experience; OR an Associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in manufacturing, quality, or engineering within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
- Solid understanding of aseptic laboratory techniques and quality systems
- Proficiency in laboratory information management systems and data analysis software
- Experience with troubleshooting assays and improving method performance.
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
- Experience in Quality Operations
- Laboratory experience including Cell Culture, Bioassay, Aseptic Technique, and ELISA
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with method validation and method transfer skills to manufacturing site.
- Experience with bio-process downstream development.
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
Physical/Mental Requirements
- To be self-motivated and driven and able to manage day to day work activities with minimum direction.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and analytical thinker to use their skills to troubleshoot the daily challenges faced at the workbenches, in data reviewing and documentation.
- Should be able to lift at least 20-25 lbs in lab.
- Ability to establish strong relationships and positive teamwork mindset within business lines
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements
- This role is standard day Monday through Friday work shift ( 8-5PM). May require some out of hours working to support business needs.
Other Job Details:
- Last day to Apply: July 25th, 2025
- Eligible for Relocation Assistance: No
- Work Location Assignment: on site
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.
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.
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