Job Description

Rangam is seeking candidates for a Direct Hire role as an Associate Scientist, Microbiology (2nd Shift) with our client Pfizer, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies.

Seeking candidates in Andover, MA or willing to relocate.

*This position is being offered as part of a disability/neurodiversity hiring program which is designed to provide a more inclusive and supportive hiring process and work environment for job seekers with physical and cognitive disabilities, which includes, but is not limited to autism, ADD/ADHD, PTSD, OCD, Anxiety Disorder, Dyslexia, Bipolar, and Tourette's Syndrome*

Why Patients Need You

• Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most.
• Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best in class medicines to patients around the world.

What You Will Achieve

• As an Associate Scientist, you will be at the center of our operations and you’ll find that everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality.
• The qualified candidate will join the Analytical R&D Microbiology organization to enable development of biological therapeutics in Andover, MA.
• The qualified candidate will be responsible for applying GMP microbiological methods (bioburden, LAL, PCR, etc.) in the assessment of product quality and detection of impurities.
• This group also performs micro method qualifications and Environmental Monitoring (EM) of Drug Substance and Drug Product facilities.

How You Will Achieve It

• The qualified colleague is responsible for utilizing established microbiological methodologies to support GMP in-process, release, and stability testing of clinical supplies.
• The individual is responsible for becoming proficient in aseptic lab technique and facility gowning for EM, bioburden and LAL testing, microbial identifications, and qPCR.
• The colleague must work within corporate guidelines and must appropriately record, archive and report all data as this is a cGMP compliant laboratory.
• The colleague must be able to interact effectively with peers and leaders as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• The candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask and effective interpersonal, influencing skills and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• BA/BS in microbiology, biochemistry, biology or related field with 0-2 years of experience in Biotech/pharmaceutical GMP laboratory.
• Ability to follow established procedures under minimal supervision.
• Experience with Quality Systems in a GMP environment.
• Some knowledge of drug development process for progression of biological candidates.

Nice-to-Have

• Excellent documentation skills
• Self-motivated and highly effective in a team-based environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience with laboratory data systems such as Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

2nd Shift 1-9pm M-F

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.

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