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APS Technician Trainer
APS Technician Trainer-June 2024
Kalamazoo
Jun 16, 2025
ABOUT PFIZER
Pfizer is a pharmaceuticals and biotechnology company.
10,000+ employees
Biotechnology, Manufacturing
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About APS Technician Trainer

  Why Patients Need You

  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.

  What You Will Achieve

  This DP Operations Technician Trainer role is defined as an on the floor daily trainer. Colleagues serving in this role will be required to maintain their own Technician skills and Aseptic qualifications allowing them to be staffed to the production line regularly based on business needs. This individual will be responsible for daily training of new technicians and tasks of an Ops Technician. The incumbent will need to maintain and monitor all aspects of the trainee's progression to ensure proper technique and knowledge is being shown to the trainee throughout the entire training process. This trainer role will be a permanent role therefore, colleagues filling this role will be responsible for training future trainers in the department as well, this will ensure sustainability to our training program. Solid communication skills will be a must for this role as trainers will need to have open and honest dialog with their trainee's daily.

  How You Will Achieve It

  Functional/Technical Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of department in which the trainer would be training the trainee. This is essential to ensure proper training techniques are used based on knowledge and experience of the trainer. Proficient in computer applications such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Problem Solving and Innovation: Develop solutions to routine problems following established Pfizer policies and procedures. As a SME on the Aseptic Technician role, this incumbent would be relied upon to provide feedback when problems arise with equipment based on their experiences. Discretion, Latitude, Level of Independence: Ability to work independently while simultaneously training an individual on the tasks they are performing. This training position will have limited direction and the trainer will have to develop a training plan based on the trainee's specific requirements. Follows specific, detailed instructions both independently and while training. Impact and Organizational Contribution: Contributes to the completion of routine tasks while working independently or training.

  Achievements and results will be measurable in the number of competent technicians the trainer is able to sign off and prove them proficient on the tasks which they are being trained. Failure to achieve results will have significant impact on departmental objectives. Time Span of Work: Daily tasks and deliverables. Results can usually be measured on a daily or weekly basis. • As directed by supervision, the Operations Technician Trainer may be responsible for day-to-day floor operations, daily line assignments, attending scheduling meetings, filling out the daily shift report, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and reviewing and requesting SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and document revisions. Work responsibilities will require entry into the aseptic area and will include aseptic gowning requirements.

  Qualifications

  Must-Have

  High school diploma / general education degree (GED) plus •

  Five years as an Operations Technician, OR •

  Six years of relevant GMP experience in an aseptic environment (e.g. filling, manufacturing, prep, or similar), OR

  • Three years of relevant GMP experience and an Associate degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation), Engineering Technology, or a related applicable discipline that will enable the team to meet its mission, OR

  • BA/BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation) or a related applicable discipline that will enable the team to meet its mission

  Nice-to-Have

  Training experience, including maintaining and monitoring training progression and knowledge delivery to traineesPHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  Physical Demands: Job tasks may include frequent bending, lifting, and twisting motions. Ability to stand upright for several consecutive hours. Absence of any medical restrictions which could restrict completion of all required duties. Workers may be exposed to Electromagnetic Fields within this position. Additional demands are area specific. • Work Environment: Colleague must work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to airborne particles which require appropriate safety protection, noise levels may require protective hearing devices, eye protection required. Practices and promotes a safe working environment at all times. Area specific gowning will be

  required. Aseptic gowning is required for work responsibilities within the aseptic area. • Language Skills: Effective written and oral communication skills required. Demonstrated reading comprehension and writing proficiency at a level that meets Job Summary requirements. Ability to effectively communicate with diverse individuals/groups resulting in desired outcomes. • Mathematical Skills: Strong math skills with the ability to calculate percentages and develop basic graphs and spreadsheets. • Reasoning Ability: Skill in analyzing information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures to: Define the problem or objective; Identify relevant concerns or factors; Identify patterns, tendencies, and relationships; Formulate logical and objective conclusions; and Recognize alternatives and their implications.

  NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

  Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays, as necessary. Ops Technician Trainer will be required to work A/B weekends, support the day-to-day floor operations, daily line assignments including frequently staffed to a line as a technician as needed. Work requirements will include adherence to aseptic gowning procedures and work practices in the aseptic processing area. Colleagues who fill this role will still be responsible to cover their designated weekends/holidays as business needs dictate.

  OTHER JOB DETAILS

  Last Date to Apply for Job: 2/6/2024

  Work Location Assignment:On Premise

  The salary for this position ranges from $26.48 to $44.14 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.

  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.

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