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. The primary purpose of this position is to assist, develop and perform all aspects of preclinical and clinical functional assays, including, but not limited to serum bactericidal assay (SBA) using robotics or manual method, including all required documentation. Also, included activities are preparation of buffers, media, qualification of assay reagents and other duties assigned as necessary. All of the above includes practicing laboratory safety at all times. All work is to be done in a compliant manner according to relevant SOP guidelines and GLP and/or GMP guidelines, as required. In addition, you will also support throughput activities and provide testing support for clinical and non-clinical research programs.

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.

How You Will Achieve It

• Performs bacterial bio-functional assays, including but not limited to meningococcal serum bactericidal assays (SBA), as part of developmental, qualification and clinical studies in accordance with Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) requirements.
• Support ad hoc tasks such as (I)making necessary media, buffers and reagents; (ii) experimentation leading to successful development, qualification and execution of robust assay and (iii) testing clinical study specimen throughput.
• Present experimental results at group, project and department meetings. Write progress reports, as necessary.
• Maintain a detailed inventory of freezer reagents such as controls, proficiency panels, toxins, reference standards etc.
• Present progress on assay development and sample analysis to colleagues and senior management.
• Collect and analyze data on a per project basis to support troubleshooting, qualification and other lab projects.
• Provide critical data review of clinical and non-clinical data.
• Execute sample testing and analysis for toxicology and clinical trials.
• Stay current on all departmental and corporate training.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor's Degree - 0-3 Years
• Laboratory experience in a relevant field of science
• Strong attention to detail and ability to collaborate and work in team environment
• Good Computer skills including word processing, Excel, PowerPoint and relevant scientific software

Nice-to-Have

• Pharmaceutical and biotech drug discovery experience
• Knowledge of Luminex technology, mammalian cells and aseptic techniques
• Experience in developing and troubleshooting bioassays designed to assess antibody functionality

  
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.

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