Laboratory Specialist

Primary purpose: provide safe and functional product to the market by performing laboratory testing to support timely project implementation, maintain consistent product supply, and ensure compliance with lab operation procedures and practices.

About the role

The individual will perform testing activities related to the development of materials, packaging, and single-use components, providing testing expertise to support development, execution of test methods, and summarization of results. This position requires versatility in using all site laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Execute PCE requests, protocols, engineering studies, and validation studies.
• Prepare eLN and PCE reports and validation documentation.
• Coordinate documentation through the laboratory, ensuring accuracy while consulting with laboratory staff and department members.
• Manage documentation related to test execution, including requests, notebooks, reports, technical data files, and databases.
• Ensure timely approval of all relevant testing to meet project milestones.
• Participate on multi-functional teams to identify and resolve product testing issues.
• Provide technical resolutions, proofread component specifications, and ensure consistency and accuracy of methods.
• Confirm instrumentation and equipment is properly maintained and calibrated; provide technical support for calibration and resolve calibration alerts.
• Maintain training and up-to-date knowledge on all laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Provide technical support for safety initiatives and laboratory audits.
• Maintain laboratory documentation.
• Ensure appropriate materials and products are acquired for testing.
• Ensure proper disposition or disposal of materials following testing completion.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree.
• Experience as a laboratory technician/professional operating and maintaining instruments or equipment.
• Experience in project testing coordination.
• Experience operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Experience working within a regulated environment.
• Experience developing testing methodologies and conducting testing on pharmaceutical container systems, components, and materials.
• Medical product development experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of microbiology testing and experience defending laboratory practices during regulatory audits.
• Proficiency in both viable and non-viable environmental monitoring within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Solid grasp of aseptic techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem-solving and enhance productivity.
• Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how AI tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Function successfully in a lab and office setting.
• Work with actual product and packaging systems; may operate pallet-moving equipment.
• Work temporarily in rooms with varied temperature and humidity ranges.
• Stand for extended periods while conducting testing.
• Lifting required, not exceeding human safety limits.
• Capable of using electronic systems to coordinate testing documentation and record test results.

Schedule

• Use of personal protective equipment (safety goggles, lab coats, hair nets, gloves) required for lab entry and specific tasks.
• Minimal travel expected for test method support, job-related training, equipment evaluation, and development.
• Work location: on-premise.

Pay

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $68,600.00 to $114,300.00. This position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary.

Benefits

• 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.
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.