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Scientist

Employer
Pfizer
Location
Cambridge, MA
Start date
Sep 18, 2021

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Discipline
Science/R&D, Biotechnology
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Genetown, Best Places to Work

Scientist, High-Throughput Protein Production

Pfizer’s BioMedicine Design (BMD) High-Throughput Protein Production (HTP) group is seeking a highly motivated logical scientist with experience in mammalian cell culture, protein purification, and molecular biology to manage and perform transient antibody expressions, from hundreds to thousands of proteins per week. The candidate will play a critical role in a core group that is responsible for high-throughput cloning, expression & purification of hundreds of antibodies (microgram-to-milligram scale) and be an advocate for utilizing various automation platforms.

The candidate will be responsible for high throughput protein expression, expression titer quantitation, transfection harvest using an automated platform, microscale expression/purification/quantitation/normalization, propagating mammalian cells lines, recording results in the BMD database and electronic laboratory notebooks, as well as interacting with project teams. The candidate will contribute to group-wide deliverables, work on several projects simultaneously, and present results and updates at group, project, and departmental meetings.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • High-throughput automated antibody transfection, expression titer assay, transfection harvest. microscale purification & quantification, and protein normalization using liquid handling automation
  • Optimization of the automated processes throughout the HTP workflow
  • Mammalian cell culture, cell seeding, and managing master cell banks
  • Managing the expression database and planning weekly transfection experiments
  • Tracking expression batches using Genedata Biologics Software, as well as record keeping using electronic laboratory notebooks
  • Close interaction with protein engineering project teams to plan and coordinate protein production
  • Regular review of literature to maintain knowledge of scientific trends and industry processes, advance molecular biology and protein production methods

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree & up to 5 years of experience, or master’s degree and 2 year of experience, in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Biological Engineering or a related discipline along with a basic understanding of antibodies and protein production.
  • At least 2 years of experience and demonstrated technical proficiency in mammalian cell culture
  • At least 1 year of experience with using laboratory automation, including writing and troubleshooting protocols
  • Track record of strong problem solving and organizational skills, orientation to detail
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, work under strict deadlines, and remain flexible with changing needs
  • Ability to work effectively to solve process development problems and implement improved procedures
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Industry experience in molecular biology/antibodies/therapeutic protein purification
  • Experience with high throughput sample tracking and laboratory logistics software
  • Prior experience in therapeutic protein discovery and biochemistry research
  • Experience of using logic for problem solving
  • Experience writing and understanding methods for laboratory automation technologies
  • Understanding of state-of-the-art gene synthesis

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, 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 currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in theterms 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.

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Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment.  As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, 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 currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

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.

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