Scientist: Clinical Diagnostics

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. 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

Pfizer Vaccines is seeking a highly motivated Scientist to support clinical testing across multiple vaccine programs and all phases of clinical development. The individual will serve as a senior member of the Molecular Diagnostics team, providing scientific and technical expertise to support high-quality and timely laboratory testing. As an integral member of this dynamic and collaborative team, the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, technical proficiency, and the ability to work effectively across laboratory and project teams. All work will be performed in compliance with applicable SOPs, GCLP, and other relevant regulatory and quality requirements.

How You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Plan, manage, and coordinate laboratory and operational activities in support of clinical studies, with a focus on high-quality results and timely execution.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for molecular diagnostic assays and provide technical guidance for assay execution, troubleshooting, and laboratory operations.
• Oversee clinical data review and monitor assay quality, laboratory compliance, and assay performance.
• Support assay operations, including reagent maintenance, qualification activities, proficiency monitoring, and testing execution.
• Design and execute non-clinical experiments in support of clinical assays, including assay development, validation/qualification, and reagent or method evaluations.
• Author and review controlled technical documentation, including test methods, SOPs, qualification/validation documentation, data-review documentation, and technical reports.
• Prepare, summarize, and present scientific and quality results to project teams and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and day-to-day support to junior laboratory staff.
• People-management responsibilities may be included based on organizational needs.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of laboratory data and informatics process.
• Perform all responsibilities in compliance with applicable GCLP, safety, SOP, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemical/Biological Engineering, or a related scientific discipline with 6+ years of experience; OR a master's degree with +4 years of experience.
• Experience working in a high-throughput laboratory environment and operating under GCLP or other regulated laboratory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with molecular diagnostic techniques, preferably PCR and NGS.
• Experience in handling infectious agents and biological materials.
• Experience reviewing scientific or clinical laboratory data and preparing technical documentation.
• Experience with laboratory automation workflows.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with scientific/statistical software such as JMP or GraphPad Prism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across laboratory and project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and align laboratory activities with program objectives.

Nice-to-Have

• Prior experience supervising, managing, mentoring, or providing technical direction to laboratory staff.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $79,400.00 to $132,400.00. 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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