Scientist

What You Will Achieve

As a Scientist, you will provide hands-on scientific and technical expertise supporting Pfizer's Sterile Injectables and Biotech Technology (SBT) portfolio. You will:

• Independently execute laboratory studies supporting commercial manufacturing, technology transfer, process characterisation, lifecycle management and development programmes.

• Generate, analyse and document experimental data to support technical and business objectives.

• Apply scientific knowledge to solve routine and moderately complex technical challenges.

• Support investigation of process, manufacturing and product quality issues through data generation and technical assessment.

• Contribute as an active member of multidisciplinary project teams.

• Maintain laboratory operations in accordance with Pfizer safety, quality and compliance requirements.

• Partner with senior scientists and technical leaders to advance programme objectives.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory and department.

• Support implementation of new laboratory technologies, digital tools and improved ways of working.

• Build technical expertise across Pfizer's SBT platforms.

How You Will Achieve It

Pfizer's SBT portfolio comprises multiple approaches for the creation of effective biotherapeutics.

This laboratory-based role is responsible for hands-on execution and delivery of experimental programmes supporting commercial products and development assets. The Scientist will execute laboratory studies, generate high-quality technical data and support development of manufacturing and process technologies. You will:

• Execute laboratory studies supporting process characterisation, technology transfer, process optimisation and lifecycle management activities.

• Perform experimental work safely and efficiently while meeting quality and compliance requirements.

• Generate, document and analyse experimental data using appropriate scientific and statistical tools.

• Prepare technical summaries, reports and presentations to communicate study outcomes.

• Support troubleshooting and root cause investigations associated with process performance and product quality.

• Collaborate with analytical, manufacturing, quality and technology colleagues to support programme delivery.

• Maintain laboratory equipment, materials and documentation in accordance with established procedures.

• Contribute to scientific discussions and technical problem-solving activities.

• Support the adoption of new technologies, automation solutions and digital tools.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory effectiveness and efficiency.

• Maintain awareness of relevant scientific and technical developments within the biopharmaceutical industry.

• Support inspection readiness and compliance activities as required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline with 1 year relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience.

OR

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline with 3+ years relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience.

TechnicalRequirements

• Foundational knowledge of biologics process development, technology transfer, manufacturing science or laboratory-based development activities.

• Experience executing laboratory studies and documenting experimental results.

• Familiarity with one or more of the following areas: mammalian cell culture, downstream processing, biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry, microbial systems, bioconjugation or RNA technologies.

• Strong scientific problem-solving skills.

• Ability to analyse and interpret experimental data.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work successfully within cross-functional teams.

• Understanding of laboratory safety, GMP principles and quality requirements.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a biopharmaceutical development or manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with process characterisation, scale-down models or technology transfer activities.

• Exposure to data analytics, modelling tools or digital laboratory technologies.

• Working knowledge of statistical tools and experimental design concepts.

• Experience supporting deviation investigations or technical troubleshooting activities.

• Knowledge of commercial biologics manufacturing processes.

• Experience working across multiple technology platforms including cell culture, downstream processing, RNA technologies or bioconjugation.

 
Work Location Assignment: On Premise

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