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QC Scientist IV - Microbiology

Seeking a QC Scientist – Microbiology, to be able to contribute to design of experiment studies (DOE) and developing new methods for testing. You will display an investigative or technological orientation, developing independence for project / study / investigation / review design. You will display initiative and technical commitment.

You must be able to make independent contributions to the development of new technologies. You may contribute to long-term strategic development of a project or functional area. You will organize and provide written and/or oral presentations of your work with some input from your supervisor.

In addition to high technical competence, you must understand and be able to articulate the scientific / regulatory principles that underlie practices and guide future projects / studies / review development. You must be able to continue to expand breadth of technical expertise.

• You will analyze and interpret project / study / investigation / review results independently. You will make tactical decisions independently based on the results. You will learn to develop project strategy in consultation with your supervisor.
• You will train more junior analysts in new and existing procedures, techniques and governmental regulations as directed by your supervisor. You will mentor analysts by providing technical knowledge and support in resolving technical problems. You should be able to take initiative; seek out additional assignments, etc.
• You will design, develop and evaluate plans for projects / studies / investigations / reviews. You will be completely responsible for planning and execution of all tasks needed to achieve routine goals. You will seek advice on planning from your supervisor when there are priority conflicts. You will begin to consider and consult you’re your supervisor in the area of long range planning for further development of the function.
• You must be able to make independent contributions to the development of new technologies, developing and revising methods and procedures to assure compliance with applicable regulations. You will carry out technical and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
A PhD in Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or Molecular Biology is preferred with 1-2 years industrial experience in the bio/pharmaceutical industry. We will consider a B.S with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience or an M.S. with a minimum of 6 years.

You must have a strong background in assay validation / qualification as well as a working knowledge of automated microbial identification techniques (such as Vitek / Vitek II, Biolog, Riboprinter, MicroSeq, etc.), rapid microbiological applications (such as Scan RDI) and compendial microbiological methods. Experience with cGMPs and method development preferred.

Throughout our 153 years, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees. Pfizer wants to ensure that employees have resources to help them develop and succeed both in their careers and personal lives. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.

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 employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

All applicants must have authorization to work for Pfizer in the U.S. In certain circumstances it may be advantageous to Pfizer to support the application(s) for temporary visa classification and/or sponsor applications for permanent residence so that a foreign national colleague can accept or remain in a work assignment in the U. S.

For certain classes of temporary visa, the resulting work authorization may be specific to Pfizer and the specific job and/or work site. Pfizer may at its business discretion decide to or refrain from obtaining, maintaining and/or extending the temporary visa status and/or sponsoring a colleague for permanent residence and /or employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers and the colleague's long-term prospects for securing lawful permanent residence, among other reasons.

Employment applicants requiring immigration sponsorship must disclose, when initial application for employment is made, whether or not they are legally authorized to work for Pfizer in the U.S. and, if so, whether that authorization permits them to work in the job they seek. In no case should Pfizer's support of a colleague's temporary visa application or sponsorship of a colleague for permanent residence be construed to guarantee success of that application or amend or otherwise invalidate the "at-will" employment relationship between the colleague and Pfizer.

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