Scientist - Viral Vaccines
Scientist - Viral Vaccines
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$ 77100 - 128500
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Job Description
Why Patients Need You
Pfizers purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizers 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 a Scientist you will be at the center of our operations and youll find that everything we do every day is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality.
You will be part of a team to support the preclinical evaluation and early clinical development of mRNA and protein based viral vaccines. You will be responsible for developing immunoassays using robotic platforms and supporting various assays to monitor the immune responses elicited by vaccine candidates.
You will be using your scientific judgment to adapt standard methods and techniques by applying prior work experience and consulting others. Your creativity in developing novel processes and new ideas will be used frequently. You will be part of a dynamic team and should possess a strong work ethic and collaborative spirit and be adaptable to fastpaced environments.
It is your innovative scientific temperament that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It
Analyze immune responses to vaccine candidates by performing and developing immunoassays that include (but are not limited to) cell culture neutralization assays Luminex and ELISAs in BSL2 and BSL3 environments.
Develop test optimize and troubleshoot immunoassay protocols on robotic platforms (specifically Bravo Automated Liquid Handling Platform).
Apply technical skills and functional knowledge to complete projects/ assignments independently and proactively.
Perform data analysis; summarize and interpret experimental results and present at team meetings.
Write finalized protocols and study reports.
Read scientific and technical literature to stay current in the field and to bring new and improved technologies to the laboratory.
Maintain laboratory notebooks in compliance with the Pfizer Laboratory Notebook Policy.
Stay current on all departmental and corporate training.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MustHave
Bachelors degree in biology immunology virology or a related field with 6 years of relevant industry experience in preclinical research and vaccine technical development OR Masters degree and 4 years of relevant experience
Comprehensive knowledge and hands on experience with immunoassays (neutralization and ELISA) and data interpretation.
Strong background in immunology and virology.
Experience in assay automation and robotic platforms.
Willingness to work in a BSL2 and BSL3 environment.
Proficiency in software to perform analysis and presentation of data Excel GraphPad Prism PowerPoint and relevant scientific software).
Strong motivation with a dedicated work ethic.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
NicetoHave
Advanced experience in generating protocols using Bravo Automated Liquid Handling Platform.
Experience in designing and completing experiments independently.
Experience in writing SOPs.
Knowledge of Luminex technology and molecular biology techniques.
Expert in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas and functions).
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Basic laboratory training in aseptic technique is essential.
Ability to work with infectious agents safely.
Standard laboratory conditions and computer work sitting standing.
This position may require the ability to stand and reach inside the hardware environment of various laboratory robotic equipment.
Math skills for basic laboratory calculations.
Other Job Details:
Last Date to Apply for Job: April 17 2025
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
On Premise colleagues work in a Pfizer site because its needed to get their job done. They may have flexibility to work remotely from time to time but they are primarily onsite.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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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 EVerify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Employment Type
Full-Time
