Pfizer

Quality Assurance Associate III

United States - Washington – Bothell Full time

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 is of the highest standard. Your role is crucial in maintaining this commitment and driving forward our mission to improve patient outcomes.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

  • Perform activities within the North Creek Compliance group with a focus on Supplier Change Notifications.

  • Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Contributes to the completion of specific programs and projects.

  • Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Uses ability as a Quality Professional in accordance with company policies and procedures to complete complex tasks in creative and effective ways.

  • Normally receives limited instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.

  • Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.

  • Be an individual contributor with no people management responsibilities.

How you will achive it

  • Work with corporate SQM and Site functional areas to review, assess and document impact to North Creek from Supplier Change Notifications.

  • Compliance with approved procedures and cGMP expectations. Communicate and resolve discrepancies with external and internal partners

  • Coordinate cross functional meetings to assess Supplier Change Notifications and document functional Area assessment.

  • Work With external customers to obtain change notifications and required information to enable a comprehensive review.

  • Act as the Responsible person for Deviations and Change Controls for associated Supplier Change Notifications.

  • Work with other Compliance areas to implement corrective actions/mitigation strategies for impacted materials.

  • Write and review Standard Operating Procedures as needed

  • Support other Compliance activities as needed.

  • Proficiency with electronic Quality Management Systems (QMS), electronic documentation management systems (eDMS) and inventory management systems (SAP).

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with any years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience

  • Industry experience in a cGMP/FDA regulated environment such as Manufacturing, QC or QA

  • Detail oriented team player with effective planning, organization, and execution skills

  • Excellent communication skills with internal and external personnel essential

  • Ability to work effectively at a fast pace with cross functional departments

  • Experience with quality management systems (QMS), electronic documentation management systems (eDMS) and inventory management systems (SAP)

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

  • Experience with plant operations, pharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturing and Quality Control analytical testing.

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Excellent time management and multitasking abilities

  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance 

Other job details

  • Last day to apply: April 27th, 2026

  • Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $68,600.00 to $114,300.00. 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

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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.

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