Associate Scientist

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. In this role, you will join a team of scientists focused on optimizing biologics reagents for vaccine programs. Your primary role is to support, assist and deliver reagents for nonclinical and clinical targets within Vaccines. Likewise, you’re expected to have a strong foundation in general scientific practice and the principles and concepts that will support meeting critical deadlines. You will be performing aseptic serological processing, preparation of buffers, and growing bacterial cultures, as necessary. All work is to be done in a compliant manner according to relevant SOP guidelines and GLP and/or GMP guidelines, as required.

How You Will Achieve It

• Perform aseptic serological processing, reagent preparation, and bacterial culture growth to support high throughput clinical and nonclinical testing in Vaccines.
• Complete all work in compliance with SOPs, safety guidelines, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements.
• Utilize time management, organization, detail orientation, and strong interpersonal skills to effectively perform tasks to support clinical immunology and diagnostics.
• Complete ad hoc tasks to support the successful qualification of reagents, including data organization/review and authoring of qualification documents, as appropriate.
• Maintain detailed inventory of reagents, consumables, and components.
• Author and revise SOPs and reports, as appropriate.
• Apply technical skills to complete assigned work within own work group/project team.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor's Degree with 0-2 Years of experience in a laboratory environment. (Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or related discipline preferred)
• Flexible and adaptable attitude to accommodate a dynamic work environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to multitask and successfully manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

Nice-to-Have

• Working knowledge of aseptic technique
• PBMC isolation and external lab management
• Organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft systems such as Office suite, Outlook, Etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 25lbs.
• Note: This is an onsite laboratory-based role.

Other Job Details:

• Work Location Assignment: On Premise

  
Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $60,200.00 to $100,400.00. 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.

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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