Prep Operator II

Use Your Power for Purpose

Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need when they need them.

• Take responsibility for individual contributions to team deliverables, fostering a positive team environment, and representing the work group within department teams.

• Manage personal time and professional development, prioritize workflow, and assist less-experienced colleagues in prioritizing their tasks.

• Complete various assignments based on established procedures, identify process improvements, troubleshoot issues, and provide direction and training to team members.

• Share knowledge within and across multiple work groups.

• Proactively identify and resolve non-routine problems, making decisions between multiple options in a structured environment.

• Work under general supervision, independently complete recurring assignments, and refer new or unusual problems to the supervisor.

• Ensure non-standard work is reviewed for sound technical judgment and adhere to Pfizer standards, guidelines, and values, while training others.

• Provide input on equipment installation, start-up, operation, and troubleshooting to support new product introductions into sustaining operations.

• Complete tasks according to Standard Operating Procedures and batch records, using Lean Tools daily to optimize efficiency and drive Continuous Improvement and Zero Defects.

• Maintain a safety-oriented, GMP-compliant work environment, train colleagues, investigate operational deviations, implement corrective actions, and seek opportunities for Continuous Improvement.

• High School Diploma or GED

• 4+ years of experience

• Experience executing operations in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, Batch Record, and Manufacturing Controls Systems

• Proficiency with principles and operations of continuous centrifugation, microfiltration, ultra-filtration, cell disruption, and membrane filtration

• Familiarity with Lean Tools

• Excellent interpersonal skills, team orientation, attention to detail, documentation skills, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a self-directed shift team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that demands flexibility and initiative

• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude

• Bachelor's Degree

• Experience in a start-up environment

• Knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes

• Experience with process improvement methodologies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Demonstrated leadership abilities

• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and processes

• Familiarity and basic understanding of common AI tools and a curiosity for learning how they can be used to enhance productivity

Ability to stand for 10 to 12 hours at a time, sit for 5 to 6 hours at a time, and regularly walk long distances, climb stairs/ladders, walk on catwalks. Ability to regularly lift, up to, 50 lbs without mechanical assistance at least once a shift, and lift >50 lbs with assistance.

Ability to work in a controlled temperature environment wearing clean room attire. On occasion, steam, noise, chemical odours, and fumes may be present; personal protective equipment must be worn for safety reasons. Ability to maintain shift work on a 12 hour, 2-2-3 rotating schedule. Day or night shift schedule will be required.

Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment:
On Premise

Last Date to Apply for Job (Internal Candidates):
August 18th, 2026

Last Date to Apply for Job (External Candidates):
August 25th, 2026

The salary for this position ranges from $23.40 to $39.01 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend,…