Scientist, Assay Development (non-PhD)

What You Will Achieve

This is a laboratory-based position within the Vaccine Research and Development – Analytical Development group. The individual will assist with development of robust analytical assays and execute assay qualification and transfer studies in support of early vaccine development for a range of moieties such as proteins, mRNA, and glycoconjugates. Assays include molecular biology based techniques such as but not limited to ddPCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, nucleic acid extraction and cloning, gel electrophoresis, and macromolecule blotting and probing. In addition, the individual will provide analytical support for bioprocess and formulation development by performing routine and non-routine sample testing.

How You Will Achieve It

• Provide lab-based assay development support for molecular biology based techniques such as but not limited to ddPCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, nucleic acid extraction and cloning, gel electrophoresis, and macromolecule blotting and probing.

• Effectively use ICH guidelines for method qualification to support planning and execution of assay development, qualification and transfer studies.

• Analyze data using appropriate statistics, where needed.

• Provide sample testing support for process development, formulation development, critical reagent characterization and for on-going stability studies.

• Document experiments, analyze data, and provide conclusions obtained from assay development and sample testing experiments contemporaneously in either an electronic or paper notebook as directed.

• Contribute to authoring technical documents including development reports, analytical test methods, and method qualification reports.

• Read scientific and technical literature to stay current in the field and to bring new and improved technologies to the laboratory. Provide daily laboratory operations support.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have

• BS degree in biology or related discipline with 6+ years relevant experience or an MS plus 4 years of related work experience is required.

• A strong background in molecular biology techniques such as ddPCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, nucleic acid extraction, or gel electrophoresis is required.

• Proficiency with personal computers including word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and relevant scientific software is required.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with developing assays using molecular biology based techniques such as but not limited to ddPCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, gel electrophoresis and macromolecule blotting and probing is desired.

• Familiarity with qualification using ICH guidelines is desired.

• Experience with documentation of laboratory notebook in an electronic format.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Standard laboratory conditions – sitting, standing, primarily lab based

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

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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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