Senior Associate Scientist

Why Patients Need You

Pfizers purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients lives. At the core of this mission is Research and Development where we strive to transform advanced science and cutting-edge technologies into the most impactful therapies and vaccines. Whether you are involved in discovery sciences ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials your role is crucial. You will leverage innovative design and process development capabilities to accelerate the delivery of best-in-class medicines to patients globally. This commitment to excellence drives us to continuously push the boundaries of what is possible in healthcare ensuring that we bring life-changing treatments to those who need them most.

What You Will Achieve

All over the world Pfizer colleagues work together to positively impact health for everyone your role youll work as a part of Pfizer Global Supplys Sterile & Biotech Technology organization which ensures global supply of novel vaccines (prophylactic and therapeutic) for the prevention and treatment of significant human diseases (e.g. infectious diseases oncology) using a variety of vaccine technology platforms combined with immunomodulatory agents. As a Senior Associate 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. Your significant experience of applying knowledge of principles concepts and practices of the discipline will make you a critical member of the team. Your skill and knowledge will help in making decisions that require choosing among limited options. You are proactive in contributing to all team discussions and creating an environment of collaboration.

It is your hard work and dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

ROLE SUMMARY

• The qualified candidate will join the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) organization supporting biological therapeutics and vaccines. Within MSAT the candidate will work in the Purification Group which develops processes for isolation and purification of recombinant proteins polysaccharides bioconjugates and other biologics.

• Projects may include execution of processes at lab and pilot scales process development and characterization scale-up and tech transfer to commercial manufacturing process troubleshooting and support of new technology development and implementation.

• The incumbent will support various recovery and purification unit operations including column chromatography Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) and Normal Flow Filtration (NFF) at lab and pilot scales as well as providing support for commercial scale operations as needed.

• The incumbent must contribute to achievement of immediate work group goals and may undertake collaborations with other team members.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• The incumbent will work under moderate supervision with regular review of accomplishments and is expected to prioritize and organize their work to meet project task deadlines.

• Utilizing technical skills the incumbent is responsible for resolving problems of moderate complexity related to the development scale-up and/or characterization of processes equipment and control strategies.

• The candidate must be able to executeprocesses analyze and interpret data and communicate results from experimental studies conducted at lab pilot or commercial scales.

• The incumbent will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving process execution issues and diagnosing technical problems.

• The incumbent will be required to work both independently and in team environments follow established process procedures and execute projects task in a well-organized fashion.

• The incumbent will be expected to prepare technical reports and provide oral presentations to scientists and management as .

QUALIFICATIONS

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Applicant must have a bachelors degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a masters degree with 0 years of experience;
  OR an associates degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience

• Knowledge and ability to independently design plan and execute purification / recovery activities.

• Independently analyze interpret and conclude experimental data prioritizing work to meet project deadlines

• Strong analytical skills.

• Technical knowledge and skills in purification of biologics achieved through industrial or academic experience in research and development technical operations manufacturing etc.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Good written and verbal communication capabilities.

• Sound understanding of statistical experimental design and analysis.

• Proficiency with personal computers including word excel Power Point and relevant scientific software.

• Experience with operating monitoring and/or control of purification processes including Chromatography Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) and Normal Flow Filtration (NFF).

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to execute experimental studies analyze data and document/communicate results

• Standing walking sitting bending as .

• Able to lift moderate weight (<40lbs).

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Occasionally work off-shift overtime weekends and/or holidays to meet business or customer needs.

• Occasional domestic and/or international travel.

• Work with potentially hazardous chemicals using appropriate personal protective safety equipment in a properly controlled environment.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

Last Date to Apply for Job: Dec 19 2025.

Referral Bonus Eligibility: YES

Eligible for Relocation Package: NO

Work Location Assignment:On Premise

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.