QC Chemistry Associate Scientist

Role Summary
The position will support the Pfizer Sanford, NC Quality Operations department by performing Quality Control activities associated with clinical and/or commercial product, raw materials, validation, and stability. Key responsibilities are performing GMP tasks associated with maintaining compliant Quality Control and Stability laboratories; testing; analyzing, interpreting, and trending results; and creating, reviewing and approving documentation.

The individual should be considered able to demonstrate the following:

• Acts safely and follows all EH&S safety requirements for site and QC laboratories
• Sufficient depth of knowledge within their scientific discipline and previous area of experience
• Good written and verbal communication techniques
• Ability to follow written procedures and learn from hands on training
• Capability of solving complex mathematical and situation dependent problems
• Ability to receive feedback and take accountability for actions and personal development
• Aptitude for good decision making based on procedures, guidance, and experience
• Awareness to know their own limitations and seek senior scientist or management guidance when appropriate
• Desire to ensure correctness and accuracy in tasks and documentation, detail oriented
• Fitness of functioning as a team member and performing independent work with minor guidance
• Willingness to use personal skills and knowledge to achieve individual and company goals and objectives
• Individual should have knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Microsoft Office™ applications specifically Word and Excel, analytical techniques and instrumentation, Lean Six Sigma concepts, and Lean Labs.expertise with investigations quality system and able to independently handle complex investigations and associate CAPA within own work area under limited guidance
• Capability of detailing requirements for LIMS builds and/or building and testing new LIMS builds and LIMS Master Data changes

Individual should have knowledge of US, EU, and ROW cGMP; pharmacopeias; ICH guidelines; analytical and instrumentation techniques ; Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); Global Quality Tracking System (TrackWiseTM application); Microsoft Office™ applications specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Lean Six Sigma concepts; Lean Labs; project management; formal Quality Change Control, Investigations, and Documentation systems, and Quality Risk Management including risk assessments.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for knowing, understanding and acting in accordance with Pfizer’s values and our OWNIT culture.
• Performs tasks associated with maintaining GMP compliant Quality Control and Stability laboratories. Performs testing including but not limited to clinical and/or commercial product, raw materials and validation samples.
• Analyzes and interprets results, makes decisions regarding accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Responsible for appropriate creation, review and approval of GMP documentation (test records, and as assigned validation protocols/reports, test methods, equipment records, etc.) and ensuring adherence to Pfizer standards, guidelines and values.
• Responsible for reporting issues to management and participating in issue resolution (such as reporting OOS result and participating in associated laboratory investigation, reporting instrument issues and assisting with troubleshooting, etc.)
• Assessing existing situations and suggesting improvements to increase compliance and innovation.

Here's What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• 0 - 3 years of manufacturing, quality or analytical testing experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• BS/BA Degree in Science/related field with experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry is preferred; however, other appropriate combinations of education and/or experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry are suitable.
• Understanding of laboratory practices and analytical testing and use of analytical equipment: i.e. UV-VIS, HPLC, UPLC, pH, appearance, osmolality, TOC and conductivity, and various other instruments.
• Understanding of laboratory practices, analytical testing, and use of analytical instruments/equipment: i.e. glass washer, autoclave, balance, and various instruments/equipment used in Quality Control testing.
  

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to lift 30 lbs, stand or sit for 2 to 3 hours at a time, walk long distances, and bend to obtain items from lower shelving/cabinets.
• Intellectual capacity to perform mathematical problems and perform complex data analysis.

Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements

• Work schedule is Wednesday to Saturday (8:00 am to 6:30pm) but can include other 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.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, non-porous shoes, gloves, etc.)
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Other Job Details

Last day to apply: November 16th, 2026.

 

 

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $60,200.00 to $100,400.00. 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.

 

 

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Quality Assurance and Control