Associate Scientist, Biofunctional Assays

Location: Pearl River

Posting end date:
August, 24 2026

Use Your Power for Purpose At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that transform patients' lives. Central to this mission is our Research and Development team, which strives to convert advanced science and cutting-edge technologies into impactful therapies and vaccines. Whether you are engaged in discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, your role is crucial.

You will leverage innovative design and process development capabilities to expedite the delivery of top tier medicines to patients globally. By integrating advanced scientific knowledge with practical applications, we aim to bring the most effective treatments to those in need, fulfilling our commitment to improving health outcomes worldwide.

Use Your Power for Purpose At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that transform patients' lives. Central to this mission is our Research and Development team, which strives to convert advanced science and cutting-edge technologies into impactful therapies and vaccines. Whether you are engaged in discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, your role is crucial.

You will leverage innovative design and process development capabilities to expedite the delivery of top tier medicines to patients globally. By integrating advanced scientific knowledge with practical applications, we aim to bring the most effective treatments to those in need, fulfilling our commitment to improving health outcomes worldwide.

What You Will Achieve Conduct bifunctional immunological assays to support vaccine clinical development, adhering to Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) requirements.

Perform lab work within both BSL-2 and BSL-3 environments.

Maintain a detailed inventory of freezer reagents, including controls, proficiency panels, and reference standards.

Present progress on assay development and sample analysis to colleagues and senior management.

Collect and analyze data to support troubleshooting, qualification, and other lab projects.

Provide critical data review of both clinical and nonclinical data.

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.

Perform other tasks as assigned.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
Bachelor's Degree with 0-2 years of laboratory experience in a relevant field of science

Willingness to work in a BSL-2 and BSL-3 environment

Strong attention to detail

High level of self-motivation and organization

Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment

Willingness to take self-directed initiative and help advance independent projects

Good verbal and written communication skills

Has a good foundation in general scientific practice and in the principles and concepts of a relevant scientific discipline.

Experience in developing and troubleshooting bioassays designed to assess antibody functionality

Proficiency in computer skills, including word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant scientific software

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
Knowledge of mammalian cells and aseptic techniques

Experience in developing and troubleshooting bioassays designed to assess antibody functionality

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

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

Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies suchas ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance

Other Job Details Newly hired employees must agree to a background investigation that will include fingerprinting and Security Risk Assessment approval (background investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice/FBI on individuals requiring access to select agents and toxins, in accordance with the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism…