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Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer’s trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life-changing medicines to the world.

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

Working independently, you will beresponsible forperforming routine and special clinical laboratory testing using automated, semi-automated and/or manual methods and equipment,andcoordinating and organizing assigned laboratory sections (including Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Immunoassay, Coagulation and Biomarkers).Your responsibilitieswill also include quality control, assistingin the validation of newassays/instrumentation, new employee training/mentoring, documentation of data collection and other experiments, servingas a back-up to instrument key operators, performinginstrument calibrations, maintenance, reagent inventory and sample processing.You willserve as a back-up for pharmacokinetic biospecimen processing and sample shipping asrequired.

Performs routine and special clinical chemistry, hematological, coagulation, urinalysis,immunologicaland other tests according to the Standard Operating Procedures.

Performs all quality control checks (monitor trends) on instruments, reagents, and techniques,maintainsquality control and calibration data.

Maintains the inventory of and order laboratory supplies including notifying instrument key operators of upcoming reagent/supply needs.

Perform data entry andmonitorlaboratory informationsystem (LIS).

Be flexible with the schedule to cover inadvertent times that subjects/volunteers arrive for visits, check-ins, and discharges late.

Utilize PIMS, Cerner and/or electronic notebooks for processing samples.

Assist the Laboratory Quality Coordinator with preparation for Internal audits and CLIA, COLA or CAP audits.

MaycoveroffhoursPK sample processing as needed.

RotatethroughSpecimenProcessor functions as needed.

Associate's degree in Medical TechnologyandMLT or MT certification

Minimum of 2 years of relevantlaboratorywork experience inapharmaceutical, hospital, or medical researchenvironment

Hands-on experience with computers and laboratory data handling acquisition systems and knowledge of associated issues/risks

ProficientwithWord applications.

Strongcustomer facingcommunication skills

Bachelor’s degree inachemical,physicalor biological sciencewith the followingeducationalrequirementsthatmeet CLIA 88 standards for high complexity laboratories:

---16 semester hours of biology courses, which are pertinent to medical sciences.

---16 semester hours of chemistry (at least 6 hours of Inorganic Chemistry)

--- 3 semester hours of math

Knowledge of pharmaceutical clinical researchoperations/trialsor experience in a clinicaltrialsenvironment.

Working knowledge ofGxP, GCP,CAPand CLIA regulations

May require long period of standing.

May require coverage during off hours in specimen processing.

Working independently, you will beresponsible forperforming routine and special clinical laboratory testing using automated, semi-automated and/or manual methods and equipment,andcoordinating and organizing assigned laboratory sections (including Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Immunoassay, Coagulation and Biomarkers).Your responsibilitieswill also include quality control, assistingin the validation of newassays/instrumentation, new employee training/mentoring, documentation of data collection and other experiments, servingas a back-up to instrument key operators, performinginstrument calibrations, maintenance, reagent inventory and sample processing.You willserve as a back-up for pharmacokinetic biospecimen processing and sample shipping asrequired.

• Performs routine and special clinical chemistry, hematological, coagulation, urinalysis,immunologicaland other tests according to the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs all quality control checks (monitor trends) on instruments, reagents, and techniques,maintains quality control and calibration data.
• Maintains the inventory of and order laboratory supplies including notifying instrument key operators of upcoming reagent/supply needs.
• Perform data entry and monitor laboratory information system (LIS).
• Be flexible with the schedule to cover inadvertent times that subjects/volunteers arrive for visits, check-ins, and discharges late.
• Utilize PIMS, Cerner and/or electronic notebooks for processing samples.
• Assist the Laboratory Quality Coordinator with preparation for Internal audits and CLIA, COLA or CAP audits.
• May cover off hours PK sample processing as needed.
• Rotate through Specimen Processor functions as needed.

• Associate's degree in Medical TechnologyandMLT or MT certification
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant laboratory work experience in a pharmaceutical, hospital, or medical research environment
• Hands-on experience with computers and laboratory data handling acquisition systems and knowledge of associated issues/risks
• Proficient with Word applications.
• Strong customer facing communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical or biological science with the following educational requirements that meet CLIA 88 standards for high complexity laboratories:

---16 semester hours of biology courses, which are pertinent to medical sciences.

---16 semester hours of chemistry (at least 6 hours of Inorganic Chemistry)

--- 3 semester hours of math

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical clinical research operations/trials or experience in a clinical trials environment.
• Working knowledge of GxP, GCP, CAP and CLIA regulations

May require long period of standing.

May require coverage during off hours in specimen processing.

On Premise

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.

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