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Scientist, GLP (non-PhD)

Employer
Pfizer
Location
Pearl River, New York
Start date
Sep 27, 2021

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

Role Summary

This is a laboratory-based position within the Vaccine Research and Development – Analytical GLP laboratory group. The candidate will perform routine sample testing and assay verification and qualification studies in support of early vaccine development and in support of GLP toxicology studies. Assays are primarily based on standard analytical separation (e.g., HPLC, SEC, CE, IEX, etc.) and spectroscopic (e.g., DLS, UV-VIS, fluorescence, etc.) techniques.

How You Will Achieve It
  • Provide lab-based assay qualification support under GLP. The candidate should be familiar with the ICH guidelines for method qualification. The individual will design, plan, and execute assay development, qualification and transfer studies with guidance to support the release, stability and characterization testing of early vaccine candidates.

  • Perform routine and non-routine sample analysis support for in-process, formulation development, and final vaccine candidates.

  • Document experiments, analyze data, and provide conclusions obtained from assay development/ qualification and sample testing experiments.

  • Where applicable, perform job responsibilities in compliance with GLP requirements

  • Contribute to drafting laboratory methods and reports

  • Collaborate with other colleagues within the analytical group to support completion of assay development and qualification tasks as needed.

  • The individual is expected to contribute and participate in general laboratory maintenance activities (such as maintenance of equipment, managing laboratory waste).

Qualifications
  • BS or MS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline with at least at least 6 (BS) or 4 (MS) years of relevant work experience is required.

  • Experience and proficiency in separation-based analytical techniques (HPLC-UV, HPLC-CAD, HPLC-FLD, and CE), and bioassays (PCR-based techniques such as RT-PCR and qPCR, Slot Blot, ELISA, and nephelometry) is preferred.

  • Demonstrate technical skills and scientific expertise in analytical method development and troubleshooting.

  • Experience with analyzing lipids, lipid nanoparticles and liposomes is a plus.

  • Motivated, detail-oriented, with good laboratory skills.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

  
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Standard laboratory conditions – sitting, standing, primarily lab based

  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex data analysis

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

40 hours per week.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

Eligible for Relocation Package

Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus

#LI-PFE

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.

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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.

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