Process Engineer III

Use Your Power for Purpose Our breakthroughs would not reach the hands of patients without our dedicated pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on agile members who understand the critical impact of their role in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and continuously strive to improve outcomes. Your efforts ensure that patients and physicians have timely access to the medicines they need. What You Will Achieve In this role, you will: Contribute to moderately complex projects by managing your time effectively and developing short-term work plans. Design tools and plan production sequences in line with continuous improvement practices such as Six Sigma, Lean, and GMP. Execute process activities by adhering to Standard Operating Procedures, including tasks like protein purification, cell culture operations, and equipment preparation. Serve as technical support within your group, collaborating with external teams and acting as the operations point of contact for campaign start-up and technology transfer. Coordinate area clearance and product changeover within the manufacturing process, and assist in process monitoring and data analysis. Communicate process performance across shifts and departments, implement process enhancements, and support the integration of new technologies. Assist in the procurement and validation of new equipment, provide support during audits, and conduct skills training while offering subject matter expertise for training materials. Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements) High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate’s degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience Strong communication skills Ability to coach and guide others effectively Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and process tracking software Capability to work both independently and within a team environment Experience in protein purification, cell culture operations, and solution formulation Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements) Relevant pharmaceutical experience Continuous Improvement or Project Management Certifications Previous experience in a GMP manufacturing environment Familiarity and hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, centrifugation, and ultrafiltration processes Excellent organizational and time management skills Experience with technology transfer and site assessment Proficiency in data analysis and trend monitoring 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 PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Requires the moving of heavy equipment and the ability to lift ~50 pounds. The incumbent needs to take the necessary safety precautions when working with pressurized systems, steam, and corrosive chemicals. The incumbent is required to attain detail knowledge of the operational equipment. The incumbent will be required to solve problems regarding site assessment, specific units used in Biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The incumbent must be able to express ideas into SOPs, MFRs and be able to use a multitude of programs including Excel, Word, Power Point, etc. NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS 1st Shift Rotating, 6am-6pm OTHER JOB DETAILS Last Date to Apply for Job: 9/10/26 Work Location Assignment: On Premise The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82,700.00 to $137,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% 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. 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