Associate Scientist - Bioassay Development - Pfizer
Pearl River, NY
About the Job
Why Patients Need You
Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best-in-class medicines to patients around the world.
What You Will Achieve
This is a laboratory-based position within Pfizer’s Vaccine Research and Development (VRD) organization – Analytical Development group.
The candidate assists with development of robust analytical assays in support of early vaccine development for a range of moieties such as mRNAs, proteins, and glycoconjugates. Representative assays include, but are not limited to, cell-based assays monitored by Flow Cytometry, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISAs), and Bioplex/Luminex.
The candidate also provides analytical support for bioprocess and formulation development by performing routine/non-routine sample testing.
Your strong foundation in general scientific practice, principles, and concepts will help in meeting critical deadlines. You will be relied on as a technical contributor to assess the assigned tasks and make decisions that involve direct application of your knowledge.
It is your focus and commitment that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It
- Provide lab-based assay development support for cell-basedassays monitored, for example, by Flow Cytometry; Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISAs); and Bioplex/Luminex.
- Support sample testing for process and formulation development, critical reagent characterization, and on-going stability studies.
- Analyze and report data. Use appropriate statistics, where needed
- Document experiments and data analyses, keeping detailed records and organized notes. Demonstrate diligence and attention to detail.
- Provide test conclusions and experiment summary reports in either an electronic or paper notebook, as directed. Deliver to supervisor for review and implement updates as needed for document sign off.
- Contribute to authoring technical documents, including development reports, analytical test methods, and method qualification reports.
- Read scientific and technical literature to stay current in the field and to bring new and improved technologies to the laboratory.
- Deliver daily laboratory operations support.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- BS or BA degree in biology or related discipline, with 0 - 2 years relevant experience.
- A strong background in biological laboratory techniques.
- Proficiency with personal computers, including Word processing, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and relevant scientific software is required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Nice-to-Have
- Previous experience with developing assays using cell transfection and a Flow Cytometry platform.
- Cell culture experience in a BSL2 environment handling adherent and/or suspension cells.
- Basic molecular biology techniques expertise (e.g., aseptic sample handling, sample dilutions and titration calculations, preparation of solutions).
- Experience with documentation of laboratory notebooks in an electronic format.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Standard laboratory conditions – sitting, standing, primarily lab based
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
40 hours per week.
Other Job Details:
- Last Date to Apply for Job: 31 JANUARY 2025
- Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus
- Not Eligible for Relocation Assistance
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
On Premise colleagues work in a Pfizer site because it’s needed to get their job done. They may have flexibility to work remotely from time to time, but they are primarily on-site.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $54,700.00 to $97,500.00. 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.
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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.
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