Lab Analyst

Use Your Power for Purpose

Every day, Pfizer’s unwavering commitment to quality ensures the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is both flexible and innovative, always putting the patient first. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance, or research analysis, your contribution directly impacts patients. 

The Laboratory Analyst I participant is enrolled in a defined training curricula to gain competency performing routine chemical, biological and or microbiological assays of engineering and/or commercial product raw materials, production bulk samples, finished product, environmental monitoring samples, process & cleaning validation samples, package samples and components.

 

The Analyst I works closely under the observation of a qualified trainer and supervision.

 

The Analyst I gains competency in assays that are routine, qualitative, quantitative and investigational in nature and are performed in compliance with USP, FDA and other regulatory body requirements, Pfizer standard operating procedures, and approved license requirements. 

 

The Analyst I is responsible for making test solutions, setting up basic instrumentation, demonstrating instrument and method suitability of use, and calculating results.   

 

The Analyst I will have priorities dictated by the Supervisor and/or Sr Analysts.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Perform basic chemical, biological, and/or microbiological assays of clinical and/or commercial product raw materials, production bulk samples, finished product, environmental monitoring samples, process & cleaning validation samples, package samples and components of increasing complexity as competency is demonstrated.
• Determine the validity and acceptability of the analytical results versus the regulatory requirements and escalate to management any discrepancies for immediate action.
• Recognize atypical or out-of-specification routine test results, instrument malfunctions and methodology problems and participates in the investigation to resolve and correct.
• Determine next steps associated with out of specification data under guidance of Sr Analyst and/or Supervisor.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance and calibration for intended methodology.

• Prepare analytical reference standards, reagents, test solutions, and sample preparations for your required activities.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Applicant must have a HS Diploma (or Equivalent) and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate obstacles and project status within functional group without prompting for updates.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Basic knowledge and practical application of relevant analytical techniques – such as HPLC, Gas & Liquid Chromatography, UV/VIS, IR, microbiological testing and identification.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Considerable concentration and some manual dexterity.
• Long periods of standing and sitting and significant walking.
• Regular lifting (less than 35 lbs.) and reaching may be required to retrieve chemicals, reagents, and samples.
• Extended time working at a computer
• Maintains a clean and organized laboratory environment.
• Strict documentation requirements.
• Cooperates with other colleagues, departments, and sites.

Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements

• May require off-shift and weekends or may include on-call work
• Lab environment with hazardous chemicals and/or Biologically active materials.
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Other Job Details

Last day to apply: November 24th, 2026.

 

 

The salary for this position ranges from $21.02 to $35.04 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 - Kansas - Mcpherson location.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

 

 

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