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 perform molecular diagnostic assays within a regulated high‑throughput laboratory environment to support vaccine efficacy studies. You will be responsible for delivering high quality data in a compliant manner according to relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) guidelines. You will work within a team setting where roles and responsibilities are shared across group members. Effective collaboration is essential to achieve team goals. A strong work ethic and the ability to apply scientific knowledge and skills to support testing and related throughput activities are required.

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

How You Will Achieve It

• Perform molecular diagnostic assays in a regulated GCLP setting to support vaccine efficacy studies according to SOP guidelines.
• Generate high-quality data in a timely and efficient manner as part of exploratory, developmental, qualification, and clinical study throughput. May be asked to learn and perform other assays or tasks within the high-throughput area, as needed.
• Collaborate with group members to perform assigned tasks.
• Prepare buffers and related solutions.
• Perform sample preparation for molecular assays to support clinical studies.
• Maintain a current inventory of laboratory reagents and consumables needed for daily operation. Assist in ordering supplies, as needed.
• Present experimental results at group and project meetings. Write progress reports, as necessary.
• Satisfactorily complete all GCLP and safety training in conformance with departmental requirements. Perform job responsibilities in compliance with GCLP and all other regulatory agency requirements.
• Stay current on departmental and corporate training.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Must-Have

• BS or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline (immunology, microbiology, genetics) and 0-2 years of experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to collaborate and work in team environment.
• Has a good foundation in general scientific practice and in the principles and concepts of a relevant scientific discipline.
• Possess basic math and laboratory skills.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant scientific software is desirable.
  
  

Physical/Mental Requirements

• This position requires the typical physical demands of a general scientific laboratory environment during set up and operation of pharmaceutical laboratory equipment.
  
  

Non-standard Work Schedule, Travel Or Environment Requirements

• This position may require occasional weekend work hours, as necessary. Individuals will be required to adhere to safe work practices including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  
  

Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply for Job: September 19th, 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 $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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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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