Sample Management Technician

Why Patients Need You
Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our GMP sample management 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
You will be accountable for activities involved in the aliquoting, sampling, receipt and distribution of analytical samples (drug substance/API, drug product and/or reference materials) that are utilized in GMP stability studies and/or analytical testing. You will assist in a wide variety of sample handling and shipping activities and functions while supporting the analytical laboratories following Good Manufacturing Practices and ensuring compliance with Pfizer Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) along with all applicable worldwide regulations and guidelines.
As part of multi-discipline analytical sample handling team, you will be a team member who is relied on to have a good understanding of procedures, shipping processes, materials and instruments. You will follow standard procedures to complete tasks, some of which may vary in scope, sequence, complexity and timing. You will contribute to the team's success by sharing your previously acquired knowledge.
It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It

• Manage own time, professional development, prioritize workflows and be accountable for own results.
• Aliquoting, sampling, receiving and distributing of analytical samples and reference standards, all while providing appropriate GMP documentation.
• Shipping of analytical materials following appropriate regulations and procedures while also providing appropriate GMP documentation.
• Monitoring of controlled temperature units to ensure that they are operating within appropriate range.
• Ensure adherence to all laboratory safety rules in the area of responsibility and (Current) Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP) for products and processes.
• Maintain area housekeeping standards.
• Maintain current training status on all applicable standard operating procedures.
• Execute Standard Operating Procedures for unit operations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment (bioprocess or chemical process industry preferred).
• Demonstrated capability to work as a team member in a matrix development team.
• Knowledge of GMP concepts and documentation practices
• Ability to follow established procedures under minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to utilize electronic inventory management systems following established procedures are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree Desirable
• Highly effective in a team-based, fast-paced environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Operational knowledge of computerized systems (ideally LabWare LIMS)
• Experience with database management
• Capable of generating documents utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Position requires occasional light lifting and periods of standing, sitting or walking.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Position may require occasional off shift work (evenings and weekends).
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The salary for this position ranges from $23.74 to $39.57 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 - Massachusetts - Andover location.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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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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