Pfizer: Associate Scientist

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 an Associate Scientist in the Cellular, Genomic, and Protein Sciences (CGPS) department, you will be at the center of our protein expression and purification operations and you'll find that everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality and serving patients.

You will be part of the team responsible for recombinant protein expression in E.coli, insect cells, and mammalian cells to support hit discovery for new targets in the Pfizer portfolio. In addition, you will be responsible for the generation of high quality modified mRNA, and will routinely access laboratory automation to enable high throughput expression testing.

How You Will Achieve It

• Perform recombinant protein expressions in bacteria, insect cells, and mammalian cells.

• Produce high quality mRNA

• Perform expression testing of recombinant protein expressions to help scientist choose the best conditions for the highest protein yields.

• With guidance, troubleshoot protein expressions.

• Prepare reports and document experiments in electronic laboratory notebooks.

• Update internal tracking tools

Qualifications

Must-Have

• BA/BS in a life science field, or no degree and 3+ years of laboratory experience.

• Phage, yeast, or mRNA library generation and display experience for generation of binding partners, or improvement of protein characteristics.

• Basic knowledge of plasmid cloning/subcloning

• Experience in protein expression in bacterial, insect, and mammalian cells.

• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working in a highly collaborative environment.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience producing modified mRNA

• Scientific programming or data analysis skills

• Knowledge around automation for protein purification or analyses.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting, standing, lifting, bending, and walking.

• Ability to perform practical laboratory bench work and work on a computer (while standing or sitting).

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and interpret data.

• Must be able to regularly lift >30 pounds.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Minimal, if any travel related to this position. Candidate may periodically be asked to travel to other Pfizer sites to give presentations or attend meetings.

• Candidate must comply with laboratory safety practices.

• Occasional weekend hours may be necessary.

Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply for Job: 06 MAY 2024
• Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus
• NOT Eligible for Relocation Assistance

Work Location Assignment:On Premise

On Premise colleagues work in a Pfizer site because it's needed to get their job done. They may have flexibility to work remotely from time to time, but they are primarily on-site.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $54,700.00 to $91,100.00. 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.

Sunshine Act

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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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