Senior Bioprocess Technician - Day Shift 6am-6pm, mAbs

Use Your Power for Purpose
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

• Leads manufacturing operations on the production floor for buffer/media make-up tanks, glass washers, autoclaves, bioreactors / fermentors, drug product filling, filtration equipment, inoculum preparation, chromatography skids and/or UF/DF skids with varying levels of automation.
• Follow SOPs and batch records for unit operations.
• Point of Contact for the execution and issue resolution associated with process equipment commissioning, qualification and validation.
• Owns troubleshooting, technical support/analysis and resolution of equipment, automation, and process issues on the manufacturing floor.
• Delivers Right first time execution and continuous improvement, the timely review of daily documentation and completes data entry; Monitor, Identify and/or Communicate process and compliance trends in real time.
• Partners with area Process Engineer for audits and walkthroughs and observation improvements, as needed.
• Participate in the authoring role for controlled documentation; SOPs, Manufacturing Batch/Formulation Records, Forms, etc.
• Collaborates with the Subject Matter Expert for manufacturing operations in support of QTS investigations and CAPA implementations.
• Responsible for remaining current on assigned training.
• Leads Lean Manufacturing, Sustainability and Operational Excellence initiatives; facilitate the drive towards continuous improvement in all manufacturing areas.
• Leads in the escalation process through various levels of management when operations, personnel safety, equipment functionality, product supply and/or quality compliance are at risk.
• Generates work requests when issues arise with facility / manufacturing equipment. Provides support to maintenance to facilitate resolution, when needed. Point of contact for emergency work orders.
• Skilled in enterprise systems to support manufacturing operations including but not limited to, SAP, LIMS, AMPS, PDOCS and/or QTS.
• Leads and participates in performance of cleaning, inventory, and maintaining facility in a safe and GMP compliant manner.
• Identifies the need for escalation through various levels of management when there is a risk to operations, personal safety, equipment functionality, product supply and/or to quality/compliance.

ROLE SUMMARY
The Senior Bioprocess Technician leads the execution of Commercial, Clinical, and/or Development production according to Standard Operating Procedures and Production Schedule. The Senior Bioprocess Technician will work on interdisciplinary teams, to own and implement process improvements, and lead/participate in process troubleshooting.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads manufacturing operations on the production floor for buffer/media make-up tanks, glass washers, autoclaves, bioreactors / fermentors, drug product filling, filtration equipment, inoculum preparation, chromatography skids and/or UF/DF skids with varying levels of automation.
• Follow SOPs and batch records for unit operations.
• Point of Contact for the execution and issue resolution associated with process equipment commissioning, qualification and validation.
• Owns troubleshooting, technical support/analysis and resolution of equipment, automation, and process issues on the manufacturing floor.
• Delivers Right first time execution and continuous improvement, the timely review of daily documentation and completes data entry; Monitor, Identify and/or Communicate process and compliance trends in real time.
• Partners with area Process Engineer for audits and walkthroughs and observation improvements, as needed.
• Participate in the authoring role for controlled documentation; SOPs, Manufacturing Batch/Formulation Records, Forms, etc.
• Collaborates with the Subject Matter Expert for manufacturing operations in support of QTS investigations and CAPA implementations.
• Responsible for remaining current on assigned training.
• Leads Lean Manufacturing, Sustainability and Operational Excellence initiatives; facilitate the drive towards continuous improvement in all manufacturing areas.
• Leads in the escalation process through various levels of management when operations, personnel safety, equipment functionality, product supply and/or quality compliance are at risk.
• Generates work requests when issues arise with facility / manufacturing equipment. Provides support to maintenance to facilitate resolution, when needed. Point of contact for emergency work orders.
• Skilled in enterprise systems to support manufacturing operations including but not limited to, SAP, LIMS, AMPS, PDOCS and/or QTS.
• Leads and participates in performance of cleaning, inventory, and maintaining facility in a safe and GMP compliant manner.
• Identifies the need for escalation through various levels of management when there is a risk to operations, personal safety, equipment functionality, product supply and/or to quality/compliance.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of relevant experience required.
• Associate plus 4 years of relevant work experience
• Bachelors plus 2 years of relevant work experience preferred
• Experience within the biopharmaceutical industry, including knowledge and experience with relevant biopharmaceutical unit operations and/or laboratory operations
• Understanding of continuous improvement processes
• Proficiency in process equipment, systems, manufacturing operations, and automation control
• Ability to manage personal time and professional development
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve potential issues

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):

• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in project management
• Familiarity with global regulatory and environmental guidelines
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure

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.
• The incumbent needs to take the necessary safety precautions when working with pressurized systems, steam, and corrosive chemicals.
• The incumbent is required to be skilled and knowledgeable of the operational equipment.
• The incumbent will be required to solve problems regarding site assessment, specific units used in Biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• The incumbent must be able to follow SOPs, MBRs and be skilled in a multitude of enterprise systems including SAP, Delta-V, etc.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
24/7 (12 hour) rotating day shifts with overtime. Aseptic gowning required on production floor
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Last Date to Apply for Job: 8/19/25
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The salary for this position ranges from $28.19 to $46.99 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.
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