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

In this role, you will join a team of scientists and engineers focused on developing and optimizing mammalian cell culture processes for production of recombinant proteins and biologics for earlyand late-phase human clinical trials. Your work will be involved in cutting edge technology development projects that seek to probe/understand cellular physiology in the context of biologics production and discover broadly applicable methods to intensify mammalian cell culture processes.

As an AssociateScientist, 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. 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.  

It is your hard work and dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.  

How You Will Achieve It

• Apply technical skills to complete assigned work within own work group/project team.

• Support laboratory activities by monitoring lab equipment and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

• Effectively document all lab activities in notebooks/elsewhere as required and appropriate, in a timely fashion.

• Author technical reports as needed and contributes to internal/external posters/publications as appropriate.

• Evaluate data and provide clear reports that can be shared and transferred to and from cross-functional teamswithclear communication in both written and oral forms.

• Assist in the tech transfer of manufacturing processes to pilot, clinical, and commercial facilities. Provide support and troubleshoot during manufacturing campaign as needed.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues both within the group and cross-functionally; contribute to maintaining and improving upon our safe, effective and efficient lab operations. 

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Applicant must have Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years of experience.

• Experience in a biochemical laboratory environment.

• Familiarity withcGLP/cGMP requirements. 

• Team oriented, with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-Have:

• Competency in aseptic laboratory technique and the ability to design complex experiments and interpret data.

• Practical knowledge of mammalian cell culture and metabolism.

• Practical knowledge of bioreactor operations /WAVE systems

 Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Position requires occasional light lifting and periods of standing, sitting or walking.
• Well organized and great attention to detail

Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements:

• This role is standard day Monday through Friday work shift; some off-shift weekend support needed when issues arise. 
• Occasional travel domestically to support technology development and/or clinical manufacturing activities as well as technology transfer to commercial manufacturing.

Other Job Details:

• Last day to Apply: October 21st, 2024
• Eligible for Relocation Assistance: No
• 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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