Associate Scientist, Analytical 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
As an Associate Scientist, you will be at the center of our operations and you’ll find that everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality. This is a laboratory-based position within the Vaccine Research and Development – Analytical Development group.The primary purpose of this position is to provide antibody based analytical assay development support for glycoconjugate based vaccines using techniques such as Nephelometry, ELISA, Bioplex and MSD. In addition, the candidate will provide analytical support for routine sample testing. Your strong foundation in general scientific practice, its 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
Core responsibilities include running assigned samples under direct supervision within the established timelines using ELISA based assays.
Document all experimental work contemporaneously in an electronic notebook.
Analyze data obtained, including any necessary calculations, document results and conclusions and submit notebook to a supervisor or designee for review.
Plan daily workflow to complete the tasks/experiments outlined by the supervisor.
Provide sample testing support for process development, formulation development, critical reagent characterization and for on-going stability studies.
Perform other duties as assigned. This includes maintaining laboratory instruments as necessary according to applicable guidelines and ordering frequently used reagents and materials.
Contribute to authoring technical documents including development reports, analytical test methods, and method qualification reports.
Qualifications
Must-Have
Minimum: BS in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related discipline plus 0-2 years of related laboratory work experience
Proficiency in the use of word processing, Excel, PowerPoint and relevant scientific software is desirable.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt to changing timelines and working well in a team setting.
Nice-to-Have
Basic knowledge of antibody-antigen interactions and bioassay analytical techniques.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Standard laboratory conditions – sitting, standing, primarily lab based
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $54,700.00 to $91,100.00. 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.
Sunshine Act
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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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