Associate Scientist
Pfizer Inc.
Pearl River, NY
Job posting number: #7280204 (Ref:pf-4919659)
Posted: September 17, 2024
Job Description
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
This is a laboratory-based position within the Vaccine Research and Development – Analytical Development group where the individual will provide routine sample testing to support process development of early phase vaccine candidates. Assays include but are not limited to HPLC and UV-VIS.
How You Will Achieve It
Under supervision, perform routine sample testing in support of process development of early phase vaccine candidates. This includes preparing samples, setting up and running the instruments, and analyzing data.
Document experiments and analyze data obtained from sample testing contemporaneously in notebook as directed.
Plan daily workflow to complete the tasks/experiments outlined by the supervisor.
Contribute and participate in general laboratory maintenance activities (such as maintenance of equipment, managing laboratory waste).
Qualifications
Must-Have
BS in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related discipline with 0-2 years of related laboratory work experience
Proficiency in the use of word processing, Excel, PowerPoint and relevant scientific software is desirable.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Motivated and detail-oriented
Nice-to-Have
Working knowledge of analytical techniques used for the characterization of pharmaceutical substances and products
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Standard conditions – sitting, standing
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
40 hours per week
Other Job Details:
Last Date to Apply for Job: September 21st, 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.
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.
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.