Quality Assurance Specialist; QA QC

Quality Assurance Specialist (QA for QC)

Location:

United States - North Carolina - Sanford

Pfizer Global Supply proudly shoulders the responsibility of manufacturing and distributing our wide-ranging pharmaceutical products. Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. This position provides Quality Assurance oversight for the Quality Control (QC) Department. Provide QA review and approval of Quality method validation/QC equipment qualification, QC protocol, reports, QC process control documents, new and existing procedures, and Quality Control deviation/investigations.

The role is expected to act independently, support process improvement, and facilitate implementation.

Perform QA technical reviews for areas such as Validation documents, Method transfer Protocols, Technical documents, amongst others. Provide final QA approval on change control, compendial assessments, and other documents associated with the business unit. May review and approve documents such as Deviation, contract laboratory investigations, and Non-conformance investigations associated with Protocol executions. Make quality decisions in real time according to regulations and procedures.

Collaborate with internal partners to resolve technical issues. Perform other duties as assigned and support activities needed to meet business needs.

Education/Experience options:

• High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience
• Associate’s degree with 4 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field with 0 years of experience

Additional qualifications:

• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of Pharmacopeia; familiarity with Equipment Qualification and Regulatory Requirements
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Experience in Quality Control Laboratory cGMPs and laboratory environment
• Experience or background in applied statistics
• Proven ability to work in a team through conflict resolution and negotiation
• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills

• Experience in manufacturing, laboratory, quality, technical or engineering roles within biotech/pharmaceutical industry; preferred QC Laboratory experience
• Familiarity with Pharmacopeia requirements (e.g., USP, JP, EMEA)
• Familiarization with Data Integrity requirements
• Experience with deviations, Change Controls, Stability Protocols, CAPA closures, root cause analysis tools
• Experience in quality assurance for QC documents (e.g., OOS, OOE, OOT investigations; method transfer protocol; stability protocol)

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• 50% on-the-floor time (walking/standing)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Occasionally lift/move objects up to 30 pounds
• Stand/walk for the entire shift
• Visual abilities including near and far sight, color, peripheral vision, depth, and focus
• Gowning and use of PPE required

Regular business hours or shift schedule

Last day to apply:
February 6, 2026

Work Location Assignment:
On Premise

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits designed to meet diverse needs, with pay-for-performance and comprehensive benefits. Our values are Courage, Excellence, Equity, and Joy, guiding how we work and interact with colleagues and patients.