DSRD Formulation Technician
Pfizer is hiring a DSRD Formulation Technician. It pays $27-$45/hr and Level rates it ; you can apply on Pfizer.
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- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Pfizer mentions visa sponsorship in this posting.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include formulation, laboratory procedures and dosing.
- Level lists 625 other open roles at Pfizer.
- The role was posted within the past week.
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Prepares dosing formulations and supports nonclinical research studies in compliance with regulatory standards.
Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Your work will directly support the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy, and aiding clinical trials. By leveraging cutting-edge design and process development capabilities, you will help accelerate the delivery of top-tier medicines to patients globally, making a significant impact on improving patients' lives.
As a Formulation Technician, you will contribute directly to the execution of nonclinical studies that support our research portfolio, from early research through target safety assessment and investigative work. You will be responsible for the accurate and high-quality preparation of dosing formulations while ensuring activities are conducted in compliance with study protocols, SOPs, EHS requirements, GLP, and other applicable regulatory and departmental standards.
What You Will Achieve
Key responsibilities include:
- Prepare dosing formulations and associated analytical samples in accordance with study protocols, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Perform formulation calculations, collect and document data, and complete thorough self-review of study records.
- Serve as Primary Formulation Technician for assigned studies, based on experience and demonstrated capability.
- Manage multiple study assignments while maintaining data quality and meeting study timelines.
- Operate, maintain, and support calibration and troubleshooting of formulation equipment.
- Partner closely with Study Directors, Study Technicians, management, and supporting functions to address study needs and unexpected events.
- Support OOS investigations, Quality Assurance audits, data archival, and QC review activities, with responsibilities increasing based on experience.
- Ensure appropriate materials, supplies, equipment, forms, and labels are available to support formulation activities.
- Review and contribute to updates of departmental SOPs and work processes.
- Maintain an organized, compliant work environment and actively contribute to a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
- High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and software
- Basic understanding of laboratory protocols and procedures
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
- A Bachelor's Degree
- Experience in a biological laboratory
- Proven track record in biological research
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Experience performing formulation preparations in a GLP environment preferred
- Use of electronic data capture systems, spreadsheet applications or other data management systems
- Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and to perform mathematical calculations
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Overtime, weekend and holiday work may be required.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The salary for this position ranges from $26.86 to $44.77 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s 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 applies only to the United States - Connecticut - Groton location.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
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.
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.
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How we rate this
DSRD Formulation Technician at Pfizer rates 0 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.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
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