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Associate Scientist - QC Chemistry

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Sanford, NC
59K-98K Annually
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Sanford, NC
59K-98K Annually
Entry level
The Associate Scientist will maintain cGMP Compliance, conduct tests on raw materials, and support various quality control functions.
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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.
  • Support environmental monitoring/water testing in the QC Raw materials laboratory.
  • Test incoming raw materials per compendial methods.
  • 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 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical reports, project plans, etc.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
  • Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with any years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant 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

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
  • An understanding of raw materials testing and experience in defending laboratory practices during regulatory audits
  • Solid grasp of chemical testing techniques
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Non-existent to minimal travel.
  • Must be able to wear appropriate PPE (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, non-porous shoes, gloves, etc.)
  • Ability to lift 30 lbs, stand for 2 to 3 hours at a time, sit for 2 to 3 hours at a time, walk long distances and bend to obtain items from lower shelving/cabinets.
  • Intellectual capability to perform complex mathematical problems and perform complex data analysis.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
  • Work schedule is first shift (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) but can include weekdays and/or weekend days as appropriate for assigned tasks/activities. Minimal flexibility in work schedule to cover business needs. Minimal off-shift work to ensure business needs are met.
  • Work Location Assignment: On Premise colleagues work in a Pfizer site because it's needed to get their job done. They may have flexibility to work remotely from time to time, but they are primarily on-site.

Other Details:
  • Last day to apply: August 18, 2025.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $58,500.00 to $97,500.00. 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.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email [email protected] . This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
Quality Assurance and Control

Top Skills

Analytical Methods
Good Manufacturing Practices
Laboratory Instrumentation
MS Office

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