MAP Mod 1 - Sr Operation Technician (Filling/Freeze Dry) - 1st Shift

Pfizer

Kalamazoo, Michigan

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Asepsis, Best Practices, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Detail Oriented, Drug Manufacturing, Drug Products, Environmental Regulations, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Government, Healthcare Providers, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Manufacturing, Medical Products, Policy Implementation, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Process Quality, Production Control, Production Schedule, Production Support, Regulations, Safety Training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standards Development, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Kalamazoo, Michigan
POSTED
8 days ago

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.

The MAP Mod1 Sr Operations Technician role is responsible for supporting the production of injectable drug products in the Modular Aseptic Processing (MAP) Mod 1 facility Filling, Freeze dry and Capping unit.  Although Sr Techs may specialize in one specific area (i.e., filling, freeze dry, or capping), they will be required to cross train and perform work in other processing steps run in that unit. 

What You Will Achieve

  • Serve as a key resource and potentially lead lower levels within your area of expertise.

  • Manage personal time and professional development, taking accountability for results and prioritizing workflow.

  • Contribute to project and department tasks, providing direction and training to team members, and may act as a lead worker.

  • Be recognized as a "LEAD" or "Subject Matter Expert" within your field.

  • Proactively identify and resolve basic complexity problems, considering wider implications.

  • Complete assignments independently, selecting appropriate methods and ensuring team assignments are completed.

  • Review non-standard work for technical soundness and may review others' work.

  • Adhere to Pfizer standards, guidelines, and values, influencing teams and contributing to developing departmental standards.

  • Monitor and respond to equipment needs, adhering to SOPs, cGMPs, and safety requirements.

  • Adapt standard methods using knowledge and experience, assist in training others, and improve processes using Right First Time and Lean principles.

  • Setting up and changing over the production equipment per approved procedures

  • Monitoring production for efficient run time versus established standards

  • Processing of hazardous and non-hazardous drug products into final containers

  • Routine cleaning and sanitization

  • Ensuring adequate inventory of parts and materials prior to initiating a production run

  • Utilizing computer skills to interact with multiple complex PLC and SCADA systems

  • Collaborating with maintenance and engineers to troubleshoot equipment and perform TPM tasks

  • Supporting development and execution of Capital Projects, corrective actions, and continuous improvement ideas

  • Demonstrating growth mindset to share best practices, utilize downtime effectively, and learning filling principles

  • Working safely and compliantly following all applicable SOPs and standards including recording of GMP documentation

  • Achieving and maintaining aseptic certification to work within graded spaces

  • Completing and maintaining all required training on time

  • Demonstrating ownership and accountability of the production schedule and product quality

  • Executing in-process quality verifications and sampling

  • Working in other areas if required

  • Leadership and contributing to growth of IMEx process.

  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • 6+ years of experience

  • Demonstrated ability to perform various functions of a highly repetitive nature while maintaining concentration on tasks

  • Proven capability to understand and follow written procedures

  • Experience developing and drafting procedures into SOPS

  • Ability to work independently or in groups effectively

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

  • Excellent problem-solving skills

  • Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):

  • A Bachelor's Degree

  • Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related field

  • Strong technical skills and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

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

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Lifting/lowering up to 55 pounds, working in high elevations (above 6 feet), and reaching/standing/walking/stooping/repetitive motion.

  • Able to wear safety PPE (Hard hat, body harness, face shield)

  • Able to work under GRADES C/D environments with appropriate gowning

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Our MAP operations will start on a 8 hour shift schedule (7am-3:30pm). We anticipate to run our operations on 1st with some occasional overtime.

  • Weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required to meet vendor or project needs.
     

Other Job Details:

  • Last day to Apply: July 16, 2026

  • Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The salary for this position ranges from $28.37 to $47.29 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies. 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 applies only to the United States - Michigan - Kalamazoo location.

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.

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disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com

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About the Company

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Pfizer

A career at Pfizer offers opportunity, ownership and impact. All over the world, Pfizer colleagues work together to positively impact health for everyone, everywhere. Our colleagues have the opportunity to grow and develop a career that offers both individual and company success; be part of an ownership culture that values diversity and where all colleagues are energized and engaged; and the ability to impact the health and lives of millions of people. Pfizer, a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry, is continuously seeking top talent who are inspired by our purpose to innovate to bring therapies to patients that significantly improve their lives.
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
FOUNDED
1849
WEBSITE
http://www.pfizer.com