Senior Associate Scientist-Vaccine Development (Analytical, Assays)
PfizerAbout the role
Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. This is a laboratory‑based position within the Vaccine Research & Development Analytical Development organization.
The Senior Associate Scientist will support vaccine programs through analytical method development, sample testing, and data interpretation, with a primary focus on separation‑based analytical techniques.
What You Will Achieve
Perform analytical method development and sample testing under manager supervision in support of vaccine process development, formulation development, release, stability, and characterization.
Apply separation-based techniques, including but not limited to: HPLC (SEC, IEX, RP) and CE
Utilize LC MS–based methods for characterization of vaccine antigens and related analytes.
Execute method verification, qualification, and optimization studies under appropriate supervision.
Analyze and interpret experimental data; summarize results and conclusions clearly and provide to the manager.
Document experimental work contemporaneously in electronic laboratory notebooks in compliance with internal standards.
Author and review analytical methods, protocols, and technical notes or method qualification reports with appropriate guidance.
Participate in general laboratory activities, including instrument maintenance, reagent management, and laboratory housekeeping.
Work in compliance with applicable data integrity expectations, as required.
Continuously improve safe and effective working practices in the laboratory environment
Qualifications
Must Have
BS with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, or MS with 0 to 3 in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field.
Hands‑on experience with chromatographic or electrophoretic separations.
Strong data analysis, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team‑based laboratory environment.
Nice to Have
LC‑MS experience supporting proteins and/or mRNAs preferred.
Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
Experience with liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC‑MS)
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
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