Bioprocess Technician IV (Night Shift)
- United States - North Carolina - Sanford
Use Your Power for Purpose
Our breakthroughs would not reach the hands of patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand the critical impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and continuously strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to the medicines they need.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
Executes manufacturing operations on the production floor for Buffer/Media and Process Support with varying levels of automation.
Follow SOPs and batch records for unit operations
Supports operation of manufacturing equipment and issue resolution associated with process equipment commissioning, qualification and validation.
Drives troubleshooting, technical support/analysis and resolution of equipment, automation, and process issues on the manufacturing floor.
Drives for Right first time and continuous improvement execution, the timely review of daily documentation and completes data entry; Identify and/or Communicate process and compliance concerns in real time.
Supports audits and observation improvements.
Collaborates with the Subject Matter Expert for manufacturing operations in support of QTS investigations and CAPA implementations.
Responsible for remaining current on assigned training.
Implements Lean Manufacturing, Sustainability, Operational Excellence initiatives; facilitate the drive towards continuous improvement in all manufacturing areas.
Collaborates in the escalation process through various levels of management when operations, personnel safety, equipment functionality, product supply and/or quality compliance are at risk.
Ensures work requests are generated when issues arise with facility / manufacturing equipment.
Proficient in enterprise systems to support manufacturing operations including but not limited to, SAP, LIMS, AMPS, PDOCS and/or QTS.
Ensure and participates in performance of cleaning, inventory, and maintaining facility in a safe and GMP compliant manner.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience, particularly in a pharmaceutical or other cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) environment or Associate plus 2 years of work experience or Bachelors plus 0 years of work experience preferred
Effective verbal and written communication
Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting production equipment
Strong understanding of cGMP and safety regulations
Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records
Experience in a clean room environment
Competence in using automated and enterprise systems
Effective cross-functional communication skills
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
Experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Knowledge of process improvement methodologies
Ability to train and mentor less-experienced colleagues
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Attention to detail and commitment to quality
Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment
Physical/Mental requirements
Requires the moving of heavy equipment and the ability to lift ~40 pounds.
Moderate repetitive standing, sitting, bending, and ladder climbing on a daily basis.
The incumbent needs to take the necessary safety precautions when working with pressurized systems, steam, and corrosive chemicals.
The incumbent is required to attain knowledge of the operational equipment.
The incumbent will be required to assist in solving problems regarding site assessment, specific units used in Biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
The incumbent must be able to follow SOPs, MBRs and be able to use a multitude of enterprise systems including SAP, Delta-V, etc.
Non-Standard work schedule, travel or environment requirements
Supports a 24/7 facility.
2-2-3 schedule. Night shift 6pm-6am.
Other job details
Last day to apply: Feb 11th, 2026
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.