PfizerAssociate Manager - Microbiology
Pfizer is hiring an Associate Manager - Microbiology. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.
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Associate Manager of Microbiology overseeing quality control testing and investigations with an expectation to use generative AI tools for productivity.
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.
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How we rate this
Associate Manager - Microbiology at Pfizer rates 40 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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- How do you think about the risk of an AI system in this kind of role failing silently?
- Tell me about a project where microbiology was part of your work. What did you do?
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- Tell me about a project where method validation was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where problem solving was part of your work. What did you do?
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- List these exact terms on your resume: AI Safety, Microbiology, Quality Control, Method Validation, and Problem Solving. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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