Pfizer · 2 days ago
Senior Associate Pilot Plant Scientist/Engineer
Andover, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $128K/yr
4+ years expPfizer is a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative manufacturing. The Senior Associate Pilot Plant Scientist/Engineer will be responsible for scaling up and optimizing fermentation and purification processes, contributing to the production of biotherapeutics.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
No H1B
Responsibilities
Scale-up and development of Pilot Plant processes for non-GMP production
Generation of process batch records
Acquisition of raw materials
Purchase, installation, and start-up of new capital equipment
Mining and evaluation of process data, modeling, and generation of reports to support manufacturing scale-up
Training development personnel for safe and effective operations in the Pilot Plant
Conducting process safety assessments
Collaborate on experimental studies and clinical manufacturing
Contribute to internally reviewed technical reports
Make presentations to scientists and management
Execute operational efficiency improvements
Plan and implement improvements across Bioprocess R&D work processes
Qualification
Required
BS or MS degree with 4 years of experience in a biological or engineering discipline such as Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent field
Demonstrated capability to work as a team member in a matrix development team
Ability to work under minimal supervision. Applicants must be organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently, and in a collaborative environment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical and computer skills
Dedication to maintaining and operating in a safe work environment
Thorough knowledge of Biological Pilot Plant operations including mammalian cell culture, process chromatography, ultrafiltration, and filtration and an understanding of how to scale and control these processes is needed
Strong understanding of core principles of biotechnology, process equipment, process control, engineering concepts, material management and a broad understanding of Pharmaceutical industry practices
Ability to lift 50lbs, torque tri clamp connections, and stand for long periods of time
Preferred
Prior experience in a Biological Pilot Plant or Commercial Manufacturing setting
Experience transferring biologics processes to pilot plants or manufacturing organizations, and knowledge of computerized and automated control systems, and data acquisition in these environments
Prior experience in process equipment commissioning and preparation of cGMP or GLP documentation is preferred
Understanding of continuous improvement tools (LEAN/Six Sigma, 5S, etc)
Must be capable of generating documents utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Benefits
Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Company
Pfizer
Pfizer is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers medicines and vaccines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$38BKey Investors
Starboard Value
2025-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2024-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2023-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $31B
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Albert Bourla
Chief Executive Officer
Ian Read
Chief Executive Officer
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