Associate Manager - Microbiology

Pfizer is hiring an Associate Manager - Microbiology. Level rates it ; you can apply on Pfizer.

Level's read on this job

Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions ChatGPT, Copilot and AI safety among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a junior role.
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Use Your Power for Purpose

Every day, our unwavering commitment to quality ensures the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our flexible, innovative, and customer-oriented culture is rooted in science and risk-based compliance. Whether you are engaged in development, maintenance, compliance, or research analysis, your contributions have a direct impact on patient care. By being part of our team, you help uphold a quality culture that adapts and evolves to meet the needs of patients, ensuring that every product we deliver meets the highest standards of safety and efficacy.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

Create, review, and approve test method transfer and validation protocols, reports, and equipment qualification records.
Maintain compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices in Quality Control and Stability laboratories.
Support media preparation, Bio ball culture handling, and conduct microbiology-related investigations.
Perform testing on various samples, manage Laboratory Information Management System builds, and review laboratory data.
Serve on cross-functional teams, conduct safety inspections, participate in investigations, recommend corrective actions, and train junior colleagues.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

M.Sc. Microbiology or related masters with 8+ years of industry experience
Strong technical skills in method validation and testing
NPI MLT, BET, Sterility, Assay.
Bio-Assay expertise
Method development for new products
Experience in microbiological sterility testing
Deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, and quality assurance operations
Detail-oriented with robust knowledge of Reagents management
Familiarity with pharmacopeia methods and developments
Effective written and verbal communication, as well as interpersonal skills

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

Relevant pharmaceutical experience
Strong understanding of computer system hardware, infrastructure, and networks
Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines
Strong problem-solving abilities
Effective time management and organizational skills
Ability to mentor and train junior colleagues
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 these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

Quality Assurance and Control

How we rate this

Associate Manager - Microbiology at Pfizer rates 32 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Associate Manager - Microbiology is an open job at Pfizer.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in India - Vizag.
The job was posted on November 5, 2026.
Seniority: junior.
Applications are handled by Pfizer. Apply on Pfizer

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