About the Role
As an Associate Scientist, you will be at the center of our operations, supporting and assisting in the delivery of reagents for nonclinical and clinical targets within Vaccines. You will optimize biologics reagents for vaccine programs and ensure all work is performed in compliance with relevant guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Perform aseptic serological processing, reagent preparation, and bacterial culture growth to support high throughput clinical and nonclinical testing in Vaccines.
- Complete all work in compliance with SOPs, safety guidelines, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements.
- Utilize time management, organization, detail orientation, and strong interpersonal skills to effectively perform tasks to support clinical immunology and diagnostics.
- Complete ad hoc tasks to support the successful qualification of reagents, including data organization/review and authoring of qualification documents, as appropriate.
- Maintain detailed inventory of reagents, consumables, and components.
- Author and revise SOPs and reports, as appropriate.
- Apply technical skills to complete assigned work within own work group/project team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree with 0-2 Years of experience in a laboratory environment.
- Flexible and adaptable attitude to accommodate a dynamic work environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to multitask and successfully manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
- Working knowledge of aseptic technique
- PBMC isolation and external lab management
- Organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft systems such as Office suite, Outlook, Etc.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lift 25lbs.
- Permanent work authorization in the United States.
Skills
- Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Aseptic technique
- PBMC isolation
- External lab management
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Office suite
- Microsoft Outlook
- Problem-solving
Location
- On Premise
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Associate Scientist
- 0-2 Years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $60,200.00 - $100,400.00
- 7.5% bonus target
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
- Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
- Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
- Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
- Health benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)
- Relocation assistance may be available
About the Company
- 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.
- We apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best-in-class medicines to patients around the world.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
