Principal Scientist--Early Bioprocess Development, Vaccines
Principal Scientist--Early Bioprocess Development, Vaccines
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$ 102900 - 171500
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Job Description
Why Patients Need You
Pfizers purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients lives. As a Principal Scientist at Early BioProcess Development (EBPD) of Pfizer Vaccine Research and Development (VRD) you will have an opportunity to fulfill Pfizers purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. You will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best in class medicines and vaccine to patients around the world.
What You Will Achieve
This is a laboratorybased position where the individual will directly manage individuals and lead a purification process development team for a range of vaccine antigen modalities with a focus on subunit proteins. This individual will also be responsible for utilizing appropriate analytical and biophysical techniques to characterize key antigen attributes important to purification optimization.
This role requires a combination of strong scientific expertise innovative problemsolving and a deep understanding of purification process development.
How You Will Achieve It
Develop optimize and scaleup recovery/purification processes for isolation of vaccine antigens including protein subunits nucleotides etc.
Utilize biophysical methodologies to assess macromolecule interactions and structural properties.
Present problems and propose technical solutions in discussions with group members.
Plan and prioritize related recovery / purification activities.
Independently analyze interpret and provide conclusion and present experimental data.
Keep abreast of scientific/ technological development by participating in scientific meetings/ seminars and through regular scientific review. Utilize new technologies and establish those technologies to improve purification / recovery capabilities of process development group.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must Have
Ph.D. and with 5 to 8 years of work experience in industrial or academic setting is required.
A strong background in protein biochemistry biophysics and separation techniques is essential.
Hands on experience isolating/purifying proteins (especially untagged proteins) is required.
Experience either directly or matrixmanaging a scientific team with demonstrated teal leadership skill.
Proficiency with FPLC HPLC UVVis filtration and relevant scientific software (eg. Unicorn).
Highly organized detailoriented with good communication skills.
Must be proficient with Word Excel PowerPoint and relevant scientific software
NicetoHave
Experience with biophysical tools including fluorescence spectroscopy Octet CD AUC DSC DLS etc.
Experience with protein structure/folding.
Experience with training entry level scientists.
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Eligible for Relocation Package
Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus
Work Location Assignment:On Premise
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.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
