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Senior Lab Analyst

Full Time · In Office · Kansas (USA)

Posted Jun 4, 2026

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Use Your Power for Purpose

Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our dedicated and agile pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on 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 strive to improve outcomes. You will help ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need when they need them.

What You Will Achieve

In this role you will:

  • Demonstrate technical / functional knowledge to coach, oversee, and set priorities for other Lab Analysts and coordinate with other teams on day-to-day activities for own applicable discipline using strong understanding of business operations.
  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert during technical discussions with regulatory professionals and regulatory inspectors.
  • Identify and make improvements to existing work processes / products within work team by applying ingenuity and taking appropriate risks.
  • Support multiple projects and complex on-going work activities within work team.
  • Solve complex problems within area of expertise.
  • Actively lead safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Write investigations, and other highly technical documents.
  • Review and approve data generated by team members.
  • Represent Analytical Quality Control in cross functional and site product meetings.
  • Support regulatory filings and interact with auditors during inspections.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

  • Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 4 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Trained and proficient in multiple lab groups or previous pharmaceutical experience, for example bioburden, BET, sterility, bioassay, particulate investigation, or complex chromatography.
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate obstacles and project status within functional group without prompting for updates.
  • Advanced math and instrument skills associated with scientific data analysis, processing, and interpretation with clear and valid conclusions.
  • Industry experience performing microbiological, chemical, and/or biochemical method development and validations utilizing the latest technologies including, but not limited to Spectroscopy, High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, Atomic Absorption, ELISA, Western Blot, Slot Blot, microbial organism Identification.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

  • Experience with laboratory work, particularly using analytical HPLC (High Pressure Liquid Chromatography) techniques.
  • Proven track record in leading continuous improvement projects.
  • Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, six sigma methodologies, and statistical analysis.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new techniques and procedures.
  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

Physical/Mental Requirements

  • Considerable concentration and some manual dexterity.
  • Long periods of standing and sitting and significant walking.
  • Regular lifting (less than 35 lbs.) and reaching may be required to retrieve chemicals, reagents, and samples.
  • Extended time working at a computer.
  • Maintains a clean and organized laboratory environment.
  • Strict documentation requirements.
  • Cooperates with other colleagues, departments, and sites.

Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, Or Environment Requirements

  • May require off-shift and weekends or may include on call work.
  • Lab environment with hazardous chemicals and/or biologically active materials.

Other Job Details:

Last day to apply: June 11th, 2026.

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.

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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email [email protected]. This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.

To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

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