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Pfizer INC

Senior Validation Engineer

United States - Michigan - Rochester Posted today $82,700

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Sponsorship verdict

Sponsorship possible

One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 40 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Pfizer INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “SENIOR VALIDATION ENGINEER” (Industrial Engineers) in WA: $96k–$117k, median $107k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 40 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Pfizer INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
2 certified filings for “SENIOR VALIDATION ENGINEER” (Industrial Engineers) in WA: $96k–$117k, median $107k. Most were filed at wage level I (50%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

Use Your Power for Purpose Every day, our unwavering commitment to quality ensures the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our innovative, flexible, and customer-oriented culture is rooted in science and risk-based compliance. Whether you are engaged in development, maintenance, compliance, or research analysis, your contributions have a direct impact on patient care. What You Will Achieve In this role, you will: • Evaluate, review, and approve validation master plans, protocols, and reports, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. • Troubleshoot validation issues for equipment and performance processes, providing expertise for resolution. • Conduct statistical analysis of testing results and process anomalies and provide high-level data analysis support for Quality Investigations. • Guide the writing, review, and approval of validation process documents and technical reports, ensuring adherence to the latest Pfizer Quality Standards. • Contribute to moderately complex projects, manage time effectively, and develop plans for short-term work activities. • Manage routine Quality systems such as Change Control, Quality Agreement, Documentation, and Investigations, and coordinate testing with functional groups. • Maintain the Site Validation Master Plan, support regulatory audits, and represent engineering validation on site or network teams. • Support product transfers, new product development, regulatory queries, cost improvement projects, and Cleaning Validation, ensuring integration of validation schedules in production and participating in deviation investigations. Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements) • High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate’s degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience   • Proven expertise in Good Manufacturing Practices • Strong working knowledge of various quality systems and processes • Familiarity with information systems such as Global Document Management System, System Application & Products, and Quality Tracking System • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work independently and in a team environment Physical/Mental Requirements: • This is a Penicilin Facility, candidate must NOT be allergic to Penicillin  Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements) • Strong technical knowledge with validation/qualification of pharmaceutical processes, equipment, utilities, facilities, and/or computer systems • Experience with sterile products and medical devices • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Strong organizational and time management skills • Ability to mentor and guide other colleagues • Experience in regulatory audits and compliance • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as 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 Other Job Details: • Working hours: 7 am - 3:30 pm • Last day to apply: November 4th, 2026.     The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82,700.00 to $137,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% 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 caregive

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