Associate Scientist, QC Chemistry

  • Pfizer
  • Sanford, North Carolina
  • Full Time

Use Your Power for Purpose

Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is flexible, innovative, and customer oriented. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance or analysis through research programs, your contribution will directly impact patients.

The position will support the Pfizer Sanford, NC Quality Operations department by performing Quality Control activities associated with clinical and/or commercial product, raw materials, and validation.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

  • Adheres to EH&S safety requirements and ensures correctness and accuracy in tasks and documentation.
  • Demonstrates depth of knowledge in scientific discipline, good written and verbal communication, and the ability to solve complex problems.
  • Receives feedback well, takes accountability for actions, and seeks guidance when necessary.
  • Makes good decisions based on procedures, guidance, and experience.
  • Functions well as a team member and performs independent work with minor guidance.
  • Understands own area of function and has knowledge of other cross-functional areas.
  • Creates, reviews, and approves test methods and equipment validation records with limited guidance.
  • Communicates effectively with good interpersonal skills and interacts with business lines.
  • Performs testing on various samples, analyzes and interprets results, and ensures adherence to standards.
  • Reports issues to management and participates in issue resolution.
  • Suggests improvements to increase compliance and innovation.
  • May initiate and develop project plans and serve on cross-functional teams.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

  • Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree with 0+ years of experience; OR an Associate's degree with 4 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated experience in manufacturing, quality or engineering experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
  • Fundamental understanding of laboratory instrumentation function and analytical testing and use of analytical equipment.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and Excel

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

  • A deep understanding of Chemistry testing and experience in defending laboratory practices during regulatory audits
  • 2+ years of QC Chemistry Laboratory experience
  • 1+ years of HPLC experience
  • Proficiency in both viable and non-viable environmental monitoring within pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Solid grasp of aseptic techniques
  • Computer programing knowledge

Physical/Mental Requirements

  • Ability to lift 30 lbs, stand for 2 to 3 hours at a time, sit for 2 to 3 hours at a time, walk long distances and bend to obtain items from lower shelving/cabinets.
  • Problem-solving skills and aptitude for good decision making based on procedures, guidance, technology, and experience
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements

  • This role is shift 4: Wednesday to Saturday, 10 hours each day. (8:30 am to 7:00pm), but can include other weekdays and/or weekend days as appropriate for assigned tasks/activities
  • Minimal off-shift work to ensure business needs are met.
  • Must be able to wear appropriate PPE (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, non-porous shoes, gloves, ect.)

Other Job Details:

  • Last day to Apply: September 3rd, 2025
  • Eligible for Relocation Assistance: No
  • Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $58,500.00 to $97,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizers 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 lifes 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.

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 providers 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.

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Quality Assurance and Control
Job ID: 491109267
Originally Posted on: 8/28/2025

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