Pfizer Posted August 11, 2026

U-05 Sterile Manufacturing Operator B (1st shift)

Rochester, United States Full time
Manufacturing & CMC

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About this opportunity

Use Your Power for Purpose

At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives.  Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need, precisely when they need them. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

Provide technical and business support to engineers on various tasks.

Prepare detailed engineering documentation, reports, and drawings.

Conduct preliminary analyses of trajectory adequacy data and ensure model dimensional consistency.

Make quantitative judgments on technical data and conduct tests to assist in engineering evaluations.

Take responsibility for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables, working effectively as a team member and coordinating with others.

Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results.

Follow standard procedures to complete tasks of varying scope, sequence, and complexity within the agreed timeframe.

Identify and solve moderately routine problems.

Complete assignments with moderate supervision using established procedures, referring deviations from standard procedures to the supervisor.

Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties for this position include but are not limited to:

Performs all tasks as outlined in the Batch Card, SOPs, and/or Job Aids.

Inspects filled syringes to established criteria and sorts defects into the appropriate receptacle for reconciliation.

Performs manual packaging operations as assigned by the supervisor according to the appropriate SOP or Job     Aid.

Observes all SOPs and Safety and Health Regulations.

Re-stocks packaging supplies from line stock as required to maintain packaging operation.

Notifies supervisor, PMO and/or Quality Specialist of unusual or recurring defects in syringe products or packaging materials.

Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner.

Assists in training new colleagues as required.

If required, verifies packaging supplies and product against product board or Batch Card to assure correctness.

Signs pertinent forms as required.

Participates in all required training programs to maintain required level of cGMP compliance.

Performs off-line inspection of product, such as media reading, as required.

Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of experience

Understanding basic problem-solving methods, mathematics, and reading skills

Good Manufacturing Practices (also cGMP) and Batch Record comprehension

Strong communication and leadership skills

Ability to contribute to department success in a team environment

Performing tasks at a productive level under demanding conditions

Solid understanding of procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

Experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment

Proficiency in engineering software and tools

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously

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

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is in a Penicillin Facility. The candidate cannot be allergic to Penicillin, and will be required to undergo Penicillin allergy testing.

This department requires the SMO to bend, reach, lift and stand for extended periods of time.

The SMO must be able to grasp from 4 – 5 filled syringes at a time in one hand while manipulating them with the other hand for overall evaluation for defects.

All SMOs must have corrected 20/20 vision and must be able to pass a routine inspection test using seeded syringes.

The Penicillin Inspection/Packaging department is currently operating on a one-shift basis, five days per week. However, SMOs must be available for extended hours and six to seven day operations, if required. In order to maintain the required delivery schedule, overtime may be required

Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements 

This role is 1st shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

This is a union position; membership in union is required after 30 days of hire date.

Other job details:

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Last day to apply: August 18, 2026

Union Hourly Rate: $27.36


The salary for this position ranges from $0.00 to $0.00 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 - Rochester 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.


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 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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Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Rochester, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 1527 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 125 biopharma companies.

1527Comparable roles tracked
1434Currently active
125Companies hiring similar roles
44Countries represented

Salary context

456 of 1527 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

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Peer group range $0 – $540,400 (median $140,000)

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India104
Germany74
Singapore67
France64
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Senior251
Manager165
Principal79
Associate68
Director64
Associate Director44
Senior Director21
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc8
Executive/VP5

Therapeutic area mix

7 of 1527 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

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Oncology1

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