Scientist, GLP

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 a Scientist, 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. With your deep knowledge in the discipline, you will be an active team member who influences at the project team level. You will perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of organic, inorganic compounds, or biologics to determine chemical and physical properties during chemical syntheses, fermentation or drug product development process. This is a laboratory-based position within the Vaccine Research and Development - Analytical GLP laboratory group. The candidate will perform routine sample testing, assay verifications, and qualification studies in support of early vaccine GLP toxicology studies. Assays include standard bioassay techniques (MSD, PCR), analytical separations (HPLC, CE, etc.), and spectroscopic techniques (UV-Vis, DLS).
How You Will Achieve It

• In this position, under minimal supervision the individual will perform analytical method qualifications/verifications and routine sample testing in support of GLP release and stability of early phase vaccine candidates. This includes preparing samples, setting up and running the instruments, and analyzing data.
• Document experiments, analyze data, and provide conclusions obtained from sample testing contemporaneously in notebooks as directed.
• Identify opportunities for method improvements and troubleshoot technical issues.
• With minimal guidance design, plan, and execute assay verification and qualification studies to support the release and stability of vaccine candidates.
• Draft and revise SOPs , laboratory methods and reports.
• Use own scientific judgment to qualify/adapt test methods and techniques within GLP by applying prior work experience and consulting others.
• Serve as an SME. Train analysts on assays, provide mentorship and technical guidance.
• Independently plan and prioritize their own workload to ensure timelines are met.
• Collaborate with and lead other colleagues within the analytical group to support completion of assay verification/qualification tasks as needed.
• Where applicable, perform job responsibilities in compliance with GLP requirements.
• The individual is expected to contribute and participate in general laboratory maintenance activities (such as maintenance of equipment and managing laboratory waste).

Qualifications
Must-Have:

• Applicant must have Bachelor's degree + 6 years of experience or Master +4 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in a regulated environment, such as Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Demonstrate leadership, technical skills and scientific expertise in analytical method qualification/verification and troubleshooting.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Nice-to-Have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemistry or Biochemistry
• Experience and proficiency in separation-based analytical techniques (HPLC-UV, HPLC-CAD, CE), bioassays (PCR-based techniques, MSD, Slot Blot) and spectroscopic techniques (UV-Vis.)

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• The position has physical requirements of basic office and laboratory work environment (sitting, standing, primarily lab based)
• Motivated, detail-oriented, with good laboratory skills.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex data analysis..

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

• This role is standard day Monday through Friday work shift; some off-shift support needed when issues arise.

Other Job Details:

• Last day to Apply: December 27th, 2024
• Eligible for Relocation Assistance: No
• Work Location Assignment: On site

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $74 900,00 to $124 800,00. 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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