QC Senior Lab Analyst
- Location
- United States - North Carolina - Rocky Mount
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Use Your Power for Purpose Every day, everything we do is driven by an unwavering commitment to delivering safe and effective products to patients. Our flexible, innovative, and customer-oriented quality culture is rooted in science and risk-based compliance. Whether you are engaged in development, maintenance, compliance, or analysis through research programs, your contribution will have a direct impact on patients. Our dedication to quality and safety ensures that we consistently meet the highest standards, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Join us in our mission to improve patient outcomes through excellence in every aspect of our work.
The Senior CQ Analyst, Performs basic analysis for raw materials, in process, finished products, and/or TSR/validation/investigational testing in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner. The Job responsibilities include performing wet chemistry and analytical testing to evaluate the quality of the incoming raw materials and analyze the finished product to demonstrate that the quality of our products meet the high standards of quality.
Report testing results through computerized systems, or through standard laboratory paper-based documentation. Other related duties essential to these operations or special assignments as required.
Provides technical support as necessary to the assigned laboratory. Investigates, analyzes, problem solves, and communicates technical information to internal and external customers. Other related duties essential to these operations or special assignments as required.
Trains and supports inexperienced analysts, working as a Certified Fellow Employee and mentor to aid in their development as analysts.
Also, should perform a variety of job functions in the quality control laboratory which including development of training material, review and development of laboratory documents including SOP's, evaluation & installation of new lab equipment, and new testing methodologies. Other related duties essential to these operations or special assignments as required.
- Consistently adheres to company, site, and laboratory safety rules and immediately raises any safety issues with supervision as soon as they are identified.
- Follows procedures at all times, adopting cGMP, cGDP practices.
- Follows supervisor directions at all times.
- Able to function independently, but asks questions as necessary
- Accepts dynamic work sequences
- Must be self-motivated and work with minimal direction
- Must have strong technical and/or leadership skills
- Must be viewed by peers, supervisors, and managers as having strong technical and/or leadership skills
- Routinely participates in daily Shift Handover and/or CQ Performance huddles, including discussions on improving planning communication, and teamwork efforts in the CQ laboratory (where applicable for function).
- Actively participates in daily and weekly planning discussions with his/her teammates and supervision (as needed) offering suggestions to improve Right First Time and schedule adherence as needed
- Works with supervision and management to identify opportunities to improve testing efficiencies and actively participates in subsequent related projects
- Consistently communicates work sequence status to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Where scheduled work was not achieved, actively participates in discussions to identify opportunities for correction and improvement and actively works on efforts to recover adherence gaps
- Demonstrates engagement in helping to achieve CQ laboratory, team, and individual goals.
- When faced with roadblocks and issues, routinely offers suggestions for improvements and actively participates in associated improvement activities wherever possible
- Is a positive influence on the CQ laboratory, often going out of his/her way to support and assist teammates on the same shift and across shifts wherever possible.
- Maintains an on-time training
- Must have strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task across projects and activities.
- Demonstrate proficiency in computerized systems (Experience and use of LIMS, Empower are plus).
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot analytical methods
- Has understanding of basic non-instrumental wet chemistry techniques, Manual Titrations, pH, Conductivity, Autotitrations, UV-Vis, Polarimeter as wells as more advanced techniques, i.e. GC, HPLC, AA, FTIR, etc.
- Demonstrated capability to perform technical review of laboratory testing results and to identify and investigate suspect results.
- Utilize good judgment in making decisions within limitations of recognized standard methods and procedures.
- Must be able to train and evaluate other analysts in use of analytical instruments.
Here's What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
- Applicant must have HS Diploma or GED and 10 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate’s degree with 8 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's degree (preferably in Chemistry or other related Science) with 6 years of experience.
- Experience in parenteral drug product pharmaceutical manufacturing is plus.
- Successful hands-on analytical laboratory testing experience in a GMP regulated environment.
- Must have experience training and/or mentoring junior staff.
Physical/Mental Requirements Stand up for up to 8 hours, sit for up to 8 hours, walking, climbing stairs, responding to visual warning indicators, respond to audible warning indicators, respond to color or special visual indicators, wear specialized protective clothing (lab coat, safety glasses, gloves, face shield/goggles, apron), repetitive use of upper extremities.
Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements
- There are no out of the ordinary travel or shift requirements associated with the position. Individual will be expected to work nonstandard schedule as needed to support the business objectives
- Work Location Assignment: On Premise
- Working hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
Other Job Details Last day to apply: November 18th, 2026.
The salary for this position ranges from $32.01 to $53.35 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 - North Carolina - Rocky Mount location.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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