QC Scientist I
Pfizer is hiring a QC Scientist I. It pays $60k-$100k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Pfizer.
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- Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions visa sponsorship.
- The posting mentions ChatGPT, Copilot and AI safety among its tools and skills.
- Pfizer has 535 other open roles on Level.
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Use Your Power for Purpose
Every day, Pfizer’s unwavering commitment to quality ensures the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is both flexible and innovative, always putting the patient first. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance, or research analysis, your contribution directly impacts patients.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Quality Control Microbiology group is seeking a highly motivated candidate to be part of the facility utility and raw material testing group. This candidate will be responsible for performing bioburden and endotoxin testing on water samples and raw material samples, and occasionally process samples. This role also involves total organic carbon (TOC) testing, conductivity, and EM/water/clean steam sample collection. This individual will also be responsible for data review, reconciliation, SOP revision, document authoring, and other business value added work as needed.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform bioburden, endotoxin, conductivity and TOC assays
• Collect EM/water samples (monitoring) and associated testing,
• Ensure all aspects of testing are performed per GMP and SOPs
• Review of GMP data, reports, procedures.
• Author reports and/or SOP revisions as needed.
• Attend QCM at meetings and huddles
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
- Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with 0+ years of experience; ORan associate's degree with 4 years of experience; OR a high schooldiploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge and practical application of relevant techniques – classic microbiology techniques as well as rapid microbial techniques, desired.
- Knowledge of GMP compliance requirements for Quality Control Laboratories
- Experience with LWLIMS, QTS and PDOCs is a plus.
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
- A deep understanding of analytical chemistry testing and experience in defending laboratory practices during regulatory audits
- Solid grasp of aseptic techniques
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to ask for help and escalate issues as needed
- 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 these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Last Date to Apply for Job: 11/9/26
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $60,200.00 to $100,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s 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 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 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.
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
QC Scientist I at Pfizer rates 36 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.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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