Process Engineer

Process Engineer - 2 Openings

Summary:

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.

You will have knowledge of process equipment and systems and manufacturing operations with the primary responsibility to execute process and equipment operation activities during manufacturing operations. Due to your expertise in the manufacturing domain, you may participate in training for operational qualifications and assist the Team Lead or other team members as needed. You will conduct all activities in accordance with Company policies and standard operating procedures, Pfizer Values, and global regulatory guidelines, environmental guidelines etc.

As an associate, your focus on the job will contribute in achieving project tasks and goals. Through your domain knowledge and commitment, you will create a collaborative team environment for your colleagues. It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to completion of project milestones and organize own work to meet project task deadlines
• Use operational and technical expertise to assist in troubleshooting activities, technology transfer and start-up activities
• Monitor the technical documentation for the production and processes approval
• Ensure all production equipment and systems are in compliance with {Current} Good Manufacturing Practices
• Manage execution of relevant process activities by following established Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform process monitoring and data analysis, and data preparation for presentation in several forums including project team meetings
• Provide subject matter expertise in supporting process and author product related investigations, execute CAPAs, and provide impact assessment to moderately complex process and equipment change controls to ensure a robust and capable solution
• Participate in and drive continuous improvement and innovation initiatives
• Operate as an M1 lead

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of 2 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Master's degree preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Mechanical knowledge and the use of hand tools
• Demonstrated ability to train and coach others
• Experience with Six Sigma or other operational excellence programs preferred
• In-depth knowledge of drug substance/drug substance intermediate manufacturing technology preferred
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements:

• Daily routine may require moving heavy equipment, standing for long periods of time, and/or walking throughout the suite including up and down stairs
• Must have the ability to lift ~50 pounds
• The incumbent needs to take the necessary safety precautions when working with pressurized systems, steam and/or corrosive chemicals
• The incumbent is required to attain detail knowledge 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 express ideas into SOPs, MFRs and be able to use a multitude of programs including Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.

Location/Hours:

• This is a fully onsite role in Andover, MA
• Alternating schedule between 6 AM - 6 PM
• Seeking one individual for each rotating shift

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.