Associate scientist, Vaccines, Research & Development

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

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.

This is a highly hands-on laboratory role, with a significant portion of time dedicated to analytical testing, sample preparation, operation of analytical instrumentation, data analysis, and scientific documentation. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced scientists while developing technical expertise in analytical methods used to support vaccine development programs.

• Perform assigned analytical testing under supervision to support vaccine process development, formulation development, characterization, stability, and release-support activities.
• Prepare samples and operate analytical instruments following established procedures and approved methods.
• Support method development, verification, qualification, and troubleshooting experiments under guidance.
• Process and review experimental data, summarize results, and report observations to the supervisor or project team.
• Document laboratory work contemporaneously in electronic laboratory notebooks and maintain accurate, complete, and traceable records.
• Assist with preparation of analytical methods, protocols, reports, and method qualification documentation as directed.
• Participate in training, method transfer, and knowledge-sharing activities to build technical capability.
• Complete assigned tasks in alignment with supervisor direction, project timelines, and laboratory priorities.
• Support laboratory readiness through routine instrument checks, reagent and consumable management, housekeeping, and waste handling.
• Follow applicable safety requirements, data-integrity expectations, Good Documentation Practices, and other internal procedures.

On a day-to-day basis, perform hands-on laboratory activities including sample preparation, execution of analytical assays, operation of analytical instruments, review and interpretation of data, troubleshooting of routine assay or instrument issues, and completion of laboratory documentation in accordance with internal procedures

Required:

BA or BS in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline, with 0 + 2 years of relevant laboratory experience.

• Undergraduate laboratory research experience may be sufficient if the candidate demonstrates strong technical aptitude, strong attention to detail, effective documentation practices, and the ability to learn new analytical methods quickly.
• Basic understanding of scientific principles, laboratory procedures, data analysis, documentation, and communication.
• Ability to execute assigned experiments under supervision with attention to details.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC/UPLC and UV/Vis spectroscopy obtained through academic research, internships, co-op programs, or industry experience

Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC/UPLC and UV/Vis spectroscopy obtained through academic research, internships, co-op programs, or industry experience

Preferred:

• Prior internship, co-op, or industry experience in an analytical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or biopharmaceutical laboratory.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC/UPLC and UV/Vis analytical techniques.
• Experience with Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), or…