Laboratory Analyst

Laboratory Analyst Do you want to be part of an international, innovative, world-class pharmaceutical company? Of an organization committed to putting patients first? Pfizer has always evolved with the changing needs of the people who rely on us to create a healthier world. Guided by our four values: Courage, Joy, Equity and Excellence, our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives. Location: BEL - Brussels, Erasme - Phase 1 Unit About the role Responsible for performing routine and special clinical laboratory testing using automated, semi-automated and/or manual methods and equipment, coordinating and organizing assigned laboratory sections (including Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Immunoassay, Coagulation and Biomarkers). Responsibilities will also include: quality control, validation of new assays, new employee training, documentation, own training, instrument owner duties , laboratory equipment use, calibration, maintenance, inventory and sample processing. Be the 1st point of contact for BELAC during the technical Audit. Ensure the good conduct of any external audit. Main responsibilities

• Perform all routine and special clinical chemistry, hematological, coagulation, and urinalysis, immunological and other tests according to the Standard Operating Procedures at least 50% and Perform all quality control checks (monitor trends) on instruments, reagents, and techniques, maintain quality control and calibration data. Review of Control Charts : trend analysis, investigation and action to take
• Implement and validate new assays. May assist with assay development. Coordinates with the guidance of the Safety Lab Sr Manager new methods validation and instruments implementation. Support the lab in investigation of feasibility of new biomarkers/safety parameters
• Assists the Safety Lab Sr Manager with the Laboratory Quality Coordinator and Improvement Plan by identifying pertinent quality goals, plans and procedures for measuring and monitoring quality, procedures for responding to insufficient quality and for improving quality by documentation and development. Implementation of Corrective Actions/ Preventive Actions /Immediate Actions if needed. Close follow up of CAPA and lead the investigation
• Assist the Laboratory Quality Coordinator with preparation for Internal audits and BELAC audits.
• Ensure the BELAC Audit with the technical auditors as SME of analytical activities
• Maintain the 6S
• Continuously improve the analytical process
• Close collaboration with other departments for continuous improvement
• Will bring any issue of noncompliance to the attention of Lab Quality Coordinator or the Safety Lab Sr Manager and act to rectify the situation.
• Be flexible with the schedule to cover inadvertent times that subjects/volunteers arrive for visits, check-ins, and discharges late.
• Practical aspects: This position is located in Anderlecht. Working hours: standard working hours (39 hours per week) + on-duty

About you

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 3+ years' experience as Lab Technician
• Technical Skills Experience in ML T method validation and testing
• Detail oriented with Quality systems knowledge (ISO17025 or ISO15189)
• Knowledge of research unit clinical and analytical Laboratory environment
• Excellent effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrate ability and flexibility (regular on-call duty, 24/7) in case of urgency to ensure safety coverage of volunteers/patients and clinical trials
• Languages : Good written and verbal skills in English, French and Dutch are a plus.

What do we offer? Innovative company Pfizer has a pipeline full of innovative medicines for a variety of conditions. As a Pfizer colleague, you'll have the opportunity to maximize the impact of medicines for patients in a variety of ways. In short, you make a real difference. Development opportunities We are always looking for top talent. We believe you will never stop learning and there will always be a new opportunity for your development. That is why we have broad opportunities in the Belux organization. There are regular opportunities for training or to gain experience in a different field or even advancement to an international position. A culture where you can be yourself We are a large, international organization with people from all over the world. At Pfizer everyone should be able to be themselves, that's what we strive for and live by. Work/life balance At Pfizer, we know that if you really want to make an impact on people's lives, it's important that your people are at their best. That's why we offer our colleagues good working conditions, such as an appropriate salary and opportunities to work from home. Working a lot of overtime is not the norm for us. We also believe that work and having fun should go hand in hand. That's why, for example, you can participate in all kinds of activities outside of work. Are you interested? Do you know enough and have you decided to respond? We are curious about you and invite you to submit your application via the apply button below. You don't have to worry about a deadline to respond. We keep looking until we have found the right candidate for this position. Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. We kindly ask you to provide your application documents in English! 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Pfizer's purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world. Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society: "Breakthroughs" - These are the innovations, scientific and commercial, that we seek to deliver every day. All colleagues, regardless of role, level or location, strive for breakthroughs every day. "Change" - We want to do more than simply improve patients' medical conditions; we want to dramatically change their lives for the better. "Patients' lives" - We consider not only patients, but everyone they touch—including their families, caregivers, and friends—and everything they love to do. It's an intentionally holistic view. Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies. Every decision we make and every action we take is done with the patient in mind—and to nurture an environment where breakthroughs can thrive. Our Values To fully realize Pfizer's purpose, we have established a clear set of expectations regarding "what" we need to achieve for patients and "how" we will go about achieving those goals. The "how" is represented by four simple, powerful values—courage, excellence, equity, and joy—that define our company and our culture. Courage: Breakthroughs start by challenging convention, especially in the face of uncertainty or adversity. This happens when we think big, speak up, and are decisive. Excellence: We can only change patients' lives when we perform at our best together. This happens when we focus on what matters, agree who does what, and measure our outcomes. Equity: We believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. This happens when we are inclusive, act with integrity, and reduce healthcare disparities. Joy: We give ourselves to our work, but it also gives to us. We find joy when we take pride, recognize one another, and have fun. Pfizer Research & Development Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life-changing medicines to the world. With an unwavering commitment to innovation, we use a multidisciplinary approach that blends scientific expertise, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic collaborations, igniting a powerful engine that propels groundbreaking discoveries into life-saving treatments for patients in need. Through our relentless pursuit of progress, we envision a future where cutting-edge medicines pave the way to healthier, happier lives worldwide. Benefits at Pfizer Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business. Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by:

• Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more.
• Strengthening Colleagues' Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals.
• Providing Benefits and Time off for the Moments that Matter to ensure Pfizer colleagues have the time away from the office to recharge, recover and return to work as the best version of themselves. Vacation, Holiday time and Sick time are just the beginning, with a 12 week parental leave policy for both parents of a new born, 10 day of caregiver leave for those times when your family needs you whether it's a child, spouse or parent, bereavement leave, and additional country-specific programs.
• And so much more , depending on your country and site, Pfizer offers childcare facilities or discount programs, on-site health and/or fitness centers, movement and mindfulness solutions, "Log in for your Day" work flexibility and so much more.

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