Associate Scientist-Vaccines

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.

Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life‑changing medicines to the world.

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

As an Associate 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. You will have the important role to generate high‑quality data in a regulated Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP) setting to support Pfizer’s vaccine programs according to Standard Operating Procedures.

The incumbent is responsible for supporting immunoassays in BSL2 conditions within the Clinical Immunology and Diagnostics (CID) group within Pfizer Vaccine. In addition, you will also support throughput activities and provide testing support for clinical and non‑clinical research programs.

Your strong foundation in general scientific practice, principles, and concepts will help in meeting critical deadlines. You will be relied upon 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 focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

• Execute immunological assays to support vaccine clinical programs in a high throughput setting in a timely and efficient manner.
• Conduct immunological clinical assays in accordance with Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) requirements.
• Present experimental results at group and project meetings. Write progress reports, as necessary.
• Collect and analyze data on a per project basis to support troubleshooting, qualification, and other lab projects.
• May be asked to learn and perform other assays or tasks within the high‑throughput area, as needed.
• Complete required documentation for laboratory work. This includes information and data organization/review.
• Build team skills and collaborate effectively within the work group.
• Stay current on all departmental and corporate training.
• Organize work to meet deadlines and apply technical skills.
• Follow procedures for assigned tasks and seek guidance when necessary.
• Participate in laboratory management by stocking supplies and reagents needed for daily laboratory operation.
• Where applicable, satisfactorily complete all GCLP and safety training in conformance with Departmental requirements.

• BS in a relevant field of science (biology, immunology, microbiology, etc), with 0‑2 years of experience.
• A good foundation in general scientific practice and in the principles and concepts of a relevant scientific discipline.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant scientific software is desirable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are desirable.

• Experience in developing and troubleshooting bioassays designed to assess antibody functionality.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Extended periods of sitting at BSC.
• Light lifting, standing, walking, bending.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and complex data analysis.

Work Location Assignment:
On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $60,200.00 to $97,500.00. 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…