QC Senior Scientist

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Acts safely and follows all EH&S safety requirements for site and QC laboratories.
• Be recognized as a “go-to” person or Subject Matter Expert for a specific subject area and are considered capable of supporting audits and investigations, reviewing/approving technical content to ensure scientific merit and compliance to regulations and Pfizer policy and standards. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to identify issues, present complex problems with possible solutions, and actively take a leadership role to resolve issues.
• Ability to solve highly complex mathematical problems and situation-dependent problems using convoluted information.
• Ability to receive feedback from management and colleagues and take accountability for actions and personal development.
• Aptitude for good decision making based on procedures, guidance, and experience.
• Awareness to know their own limitations and seek senior scientist or management guidance when appropriate.
• Desire to ensure correctness and accuracy in tasks and documentation.
• Fitness of functioning as a team member and performing independent work with minor guidance
• Willingness to use personal skills and knowledge to achieve individual and company goals and objectives.
• Understanding of own area of function and knowledge of other cross functional areas
• Able to create, review, and approve test method and/or equipment validation records with limited guidance/coaching.
• Understands the importance of feedback and receives feedback well from management and other colleagues.
• Makes good decisions based on knowledge of quality systems and technical experience.
• Recognizes the impact of procedural changes that may impact future quality tasks and decisions.
• Able to review working instructions for technical content within own subject area and reference to applicable GMPs and regulatory expectations.
• Responsible for personal timelines and seeks advice if conflicts arise.
• Interacts with business lines and shares information with team; capable of influencing and negotiating with business lines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skills.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of
  experience; OR a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR
  a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR as associate's degree with 8 years
  of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of
  relevant experience 

• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing, quality or engineering experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.

• Strong technical understanding/use of laboratory instrumentation function and analytical testing focused on analytical separation methods (e.g. HPLC/UPLC, iCIEF/Maurice, Purity/PA800+, plate-based methods)

• Experience with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and Data review

• Proficiency in handling current MS Office Applications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal abilities

• Solid understanding of US, EU, and ROW cGMP & GLP

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Doctorate degree (PhD, PharmD)

• Experience defending laboratory practices in regulatory audits and Quality Operations

• Relevant experience in biotherapeutics (antibodies, vaccines, and gene therapy)

• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma concepts, Lean Labs

• Experience with project management tools, including stakeholder management

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Experience in a leadership role within a laboratory setting

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards

• Ability to mentor and develop junior team members

 
 

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.
• Intellectual capability to perform complex mathematical problems and perform complex data analysis.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Work schedule is first shift (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) but can include weekdays and/or weekend days as appropriate for assigned tasks/activities. Minimal flexibility in work schedule to cover business needs. Minimal off-shift work to ensure business needs are met.
• Available to work one weekend day each month and be on call the other weekend day if needed (one comp day will be earned which can be used within that pay period).
• Non-existent to minimal travel.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, non-porous shoes, gloves, etc.)
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise

OTHER JOB DETAILS

 

Last Date to Apply for Job: 12/3/25

Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $96 300,00 to $160 500,00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12,5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. 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.

Quality Assurance and Control