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

The Hematology group in the Internal Medicine Research Unit (IMRU) is seeking a highly motivated BA/BS scientist with in vivo pharmacology experience to support preclinical drug discovery efforts for Hematology programs. You will work closely with your supervisor and IMRU scientists to conduct in vitro, in vivo and ex vivo experiments building support for exploratory and portfolio hematology programs. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, able to design and execute in vivo experiments efficiently, as well as analyze, interpret, and effectively communicate results. Your significant experience of applying knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of the discipline will make you a critical member of the team. You are proactive in contributing to all team discussions and creating an environment of collaboration. It is your hard work and focus that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

How You Will Achieve It

• Contribute to achievement of immediate work group goals and collaborate with other team members

• Design and execute in vitro, in vivo and ex vivo experiments to advance Hematology projects

• Learn new techniques quickly and execute experiments efficiently

• Independently follow protocols accurately, analyze data, and work with supervisor on data interpretation

• Present experimental designs and results at internal team meetings

• Maintain compliance with laboratory safety, IACUC procedures and electronic notebook standards

• Identify and report any experimental problems, proactively troubleshoot causative factors, and implement necessary corrections following discussion with supervisor.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Biology, Pharmacology or related field with 3+ years of in vivo experience

• Experience in rodent handling, dosing, blood and tissue collection and necropsy  

• Excellent communication, organizational and planning skills

• Self-motivated and creative with the ability to work independently

• Demonstrated ability to identify and troubleshoot issues when they arise, using literature to formulate potential new approaches

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency with personal computers, including word processing, Excel, PowerPoint and relevant scientific software

Nice-to-Have

• Master's degree with experience in rodent handling, dosing, blood and tissue collection and necropsy

• Knowledge of hematopoiesis and red cell biology  

• Experience with pre-clinical in vivo models used to study disorders of hematopoiesis and erythropoiesis

• Bone marrow processing and flow cytometry experience

Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply for Job: July 25th, 2024.

• 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 $64,600.00 to $107,600.00. 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