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Why Patients Need You
Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.
What You Will Achieve
The Filling Technician III is responsible for the operation of production equipment, performing routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, change over’s, adjustments, and repairs of production and process equipment, for the facility and/or utility equipment.
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SME for process operations as it relates to Isolator Technology, Active RAB technology, utilizing 100% IPC (In-Process Capability) analysis, ATEC automatic Stopper loading and a high working knowledge of HMI operation.
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Understands all aspects of the washing, filling, component sterilization (Hydrogen Peroxide and Steam Sterilization) process and operation of the process equipment within this respective area.
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Operates in Grade A, B, C, D environments and conduct routine aseptic interventions (in a minimum of conventional Aseptic, RABs or Isolator production environment) and be able to coach/train others on the proper techniques for all applicable interventions in those environments.
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Filling Technician III reports to Operations. This incumbent performs as an SME for operations and technical resources outside the department.
How You Will Achieve It
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Performs necessary machine set-up, operation, changeover, adjustment, diagnosis, repair, and preventative maintenance on production equipment. Some activities may require work prior to and after normal shift or overtime.
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Responsible for minimizing production line down time and maximizing efficiencies. Highly proficient at mechanical system troubleshooting and limited hardware and software trouble shooting.
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Communicates openly and clearly with line personnel and supervision to accomplish manufacturing goals.
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Follow SOPs, cGMPs, batch records, BOMs.
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Notify Group Leader/Supervisor of all safety and quality issues.
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Documents all maintenance performed through the use of the work order system and maintenance logbooks.
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Keeps the highest level of accuracy in GDP and process related errors as needed for filling manufacturing and prepares the process steps and parameters with the utmost attention to detail as specified in the batch record.
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Provides recommendation and plan of action to the supervisor on the needed repair of the equipment.
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Ensure that environmental excursions are kept to an acceptable level.
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Must proactively support shutdowns by creating punch-lists, ensuring spare parts are ordered/ working with the Maintenance team to support and organize maintenance shutdown activities.
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Must have strong working knowledge of the batch record/reporting system, logbook entry and basic understanding of impact of cleanroom design modifications.
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Load and operate process sterilization equipment per approved loading and placement diagrams.
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Must be able to articulate aseptic techniques and processes to the highest level of management.
Qualifications
Must-Have
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HS diploma with 6+ years of GMP manufacturing exp
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Or associate degree in science or technology and 4+ years GMP manufacturing exp
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Demonstrated proficiency in aseptic technique.
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Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and have a problem-solving mindset.
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Must be able to work with computerized filling system programs.
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Demonstrated experience and competence in following detailed instructions.
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Have working knowledge of chemistry, filling, sterilization, and the filtration process.
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Must be able to read, interpret, and perform job duties as prescribed in the operating procedure.
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Must be able to read and interpret equipment data and demonstrate ability to communicate work requirement and problems in a concise and accurate manner.
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Must be able to confirm cleaned equipment meets the requirements of “visually clean” and passing all critical process parameters.
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Must be able to work in a controlled temperature environment wearing clean room attire. On occasion, steam, noise, chemical odors, and fumes may be present.
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Required to wear personnel protective equipment as indicated by area standard operating procedures.
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Must have the ability to recognize when processes, procedures, equipment, product, commodities, etc. are out of specifications.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex data analysis. Does not include requirements that are generally applicable to most or all jobs at Pfizer, such as “ability to communicate,” “ability to work on teams”, “office job involving use of computer”, etc.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
ability to work particular hours (shift, overtime), travel or adhere to safe work practices and procedures such as aseptic gowning]. Any requirements indicated must be job related, consistent with business necessity, and specific to this particular role.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Other Job Details
Last day to apply: January 23, 2024.
The salary for this position ranges from $30.77 to $51.28 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 – North Carolina – Rocky Mount location.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
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 work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
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