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Description

Rangam is seeking candidates for a Contract Hire role as a Manufacturing Scientist/Engineer  with our client Pfizer, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Seeking candidates in Pearl River, NY or willing to relocate.

Work Environment & Schedule

• On-site, 5 days per week
• Standard hours: ~8:30 AM – 4:30/5:00 PM (non-batching periods)
• During production cycles:
• Early starts (~7:00 AM)
• Second shift shifts (up to midnight)
• Frequent schedule adjustments (~20 times/year)
• Occasional weekend work when needed (e.g., batch issues)
• Requires use of advanced PPE (including full cleanroom/isolator suits)

Description

• We are seeking an entry-level to early-career Manufacturing Scientist/Engineer to support sterile filling and final drug product operations for antibody-drug conjugates in a pharmaceutical setting.
• This role focuses on aseptic processing, isolator technology, and final product preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute downstream operations including:
• Sterile filtration
• Aseptic filling in isolators
• Lyophilization (freeze-drying)
• Vial sealing and final processing
• Perform visual inspection of vials for:
• Glass defects
• Product defects
• Container integrity
• Support buffer preparation activities as needed
• Operate and monitor isolator and aseptic equipment
• Ensure strict adherence to safety and sterility standards

Contribute to:

• Documentation and reporting
• Process optimization
• Troubleshooting of manufacturing issues
• Collaborate with upstream teams to continue production flow

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred in:

• Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field (Equivalent experience may be considered)
• Ability to follow complex procedures and work in sterile environments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

• Aseptic techniques
• Cleanroom environments
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Strong time management and attention to detail

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Entry-level or early-career professional
• Detail-oriented with strong procedural discipline
• Able to work in highly controlled environments
• Comfortable with schedule variability and hands-on production
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Shared Role Notes (Both Positions)

• Temporary/contract-to-permanent potential
• Training duration: extensive (can take 6 months to 2+ years to fully ramp)
• Roles require long-term commitment due to complexity
• Candidates should be aligned with expectations and not seeking short-term exposure only

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

It is the policy of Rangam Consultants, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. 

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