Associate Scientist; Innovation

Job Overview

Join a highly collaborative team at Pfizer’s Research & Development where you will contribute to the development, evaluation, and implementation of scientific and automation‑driven solutions that enhance laboratory efficiency, data quality, and scalability.

• Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of new laboratory technologies, including automation, digital tools, and AI‑enabled solutions for data analysis or workflow improvement.
• Support assay development, optimization, and troubleshooting activities, including experimental execution, data collection, and interpretation.
• Perform laboratory activities according to SOPs and established best practices while supporting innovation‑focused projects.
• Support documentation practices, including review of protocols, SOPs, and data archiving.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with scientists, automation specialists, and quality partners to ensure improvements are scientifically sound and compliant.
• Present results, experimental findings, or technology evaluations at group and project meetings; contribute to written summaries or progress updates as applicable.

• BA/BS in a life science or related field with 0‑2 years of laboratory experience.
• Hands‑on laboratory experience including basic assay execution, pipetting, data collection, and experimental documentation.
• Demonstrated interest in innovation, automation, or process improvement.
• Early adopter mindset to pilot and champion emerging tools.
• Experience with laboratory robotics or automation for assay and workflow efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Experience with assay development or optimization.
• Familiarity with LIMS, ELN, or data management systems.
• Experience with SOP development, method optimization, or assay transfers.
• Pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience.

Work Location Assignment:
On Premise. The annual base salary ranges from $60,200.00 to $. Eligible for Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of base salary. Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Pfizer offers a comprehensive benefits program including a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision coverage).

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. Reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the Sunshine Act. If you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made will be reported to the government.

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.

This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States. Pfizer is an E‑Verify employer.