What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Associate position at pfizer?
Manufacturing Associate
Summary:
- The Manufacturing Technical Associate will be part of a diverse team of technicians and scientist/engineers focused on the delivery of exploratory clinical study supplies. The manufacturing technician will support operations (both upstream and downstream functions) by ensuring equipment is properly maintained and supplies are available as needed. The technician will be responsible for the overall cleanliness and organization as well.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting unit operations as needed, including prepping, operating, and cleaning of single use and stainless steel fermenters, centrifuges, homogenizers, chromatography skids, and ultrafiltration skids. Preparation and autoclaving parts and tubing sets, etc.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of various types of equipment (pH meters, chromatography skids, etc.) including weekly calibration, ordering of supplies and spare parts, and interfacing with vendors for repairs as required.
Qualifications:
- Minimum High School Diploma, Associate’s Degree, or BS/BA in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 years of experience in a laboratory environment (bioprocess, chemistry, or analytical lab) or a manufacturing setting
- Demonstrated capability to work as a team member in a matrix development team.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Operational knowledge of computerized systems.
- Experience with fermenters, automated chromatography systems, or analytical equipment preferred.
- Experience with large-scale manufacturing equipment such as stainless or single-use bioreactors, tanks, and mixers preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs. May have to spend extended periods of time standing.
Location/Schedule:
- M - F 1st shift onsite in Chesterfield, MO - may require occasional overtime and/or weekend work.
Please note contractors are engaged to provide services to Pfizer on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third-party payrolling partner.
This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at Pfizer. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.
