Analytical Scientist

Pfizer Inc: Working together for a healthier world Founded in 1849 Pfizer is the worlds premier biopharmaceutical company taking new approaches to better health. We discover develop manufacture and deliver quality safe and effective prescription medicines to treat and help prevent disease for people. We also partner with healthcare providers governments and local communities around the world to expand access to our medicines and to provide better quality health care and health system support. At Pfizer colleagues in more than 90 countries work every day to help people stay happier and healthier longer and to reduce the human and economic burden of disease worldwide. Right now we are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position:

Analytical Scientist Pfizer Grange Castle

Working in a multidisciplinary analytical team you will contribute to the characterisation and analysis of therapeutic glycoproteins mRNA and conjugate vaccines.

Your role will be to provide analytical characterisation new method and technology development and technical support to several functional groups including: Protein and Vaccine Process

Development and pilot scale manufacturing operations Commercial manufacturing and the Quality and Regulatory units.

This is what you can look forward to:

- Become expert in the application and development of analytical methods used for the characterisation and manufacturing support of therapeutic proteins vaccines and small molecules.

- Participate in cross-functional teams in support of late-stage development and commercial products.

- Provide technical subject matter expert and investigative support to commercial manufacturing operations.

- Participate in the technical writing and review of analytical documentation and regulatory submissions and responses.

- Evaluate develop and qualify analytical technologies to support method improvements for use in analytical development and QC laboratories.

- Provide analytical support to process development team in bench and pilot scale production of proteins and vaccines including sample analysis and interpretation of results as required.

What you offer:

To be successful in this role you will require:

• . / . or higher qualification in analytical biochemistry chemistry biotechnology or a related discipline.

• 3-5 years experience in analytical role in pharmaceutical industry experience with biological products and/or vaccines an advantage

• Technical capability in several major areas of analytical sciences such as: UPLC / HPLC (UV FLR CAD) MS GC spectrophotometry bioassay ELISA FACS wet chemistry techniques and capillary electrophoresis. Experience characterising glycoproteins monoclonal antibodies and vaccines an advantage.

• Independent contributions as a scientist through one or more of the following:

• Demonstration of problem solving ability through independent contributions to analytical method development/qualification/validation programs.

• Lead role in analytical investigative support.

• Subject matter expertise in one or more analytical technologies.

• Ability to independently plan and perform work assignments interpret and present data.

• Possession of technical problem-solving abilities and communication skills accredited lean/six sigma/DMAIC competency is desirable.

• Capability of coordinating activities and delivering project goals working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

• An understanding of industry specific standards/ regulations e.g. ICH GMP Environmental Health and Safety etc.

• Demonstration of ability to interpret industry guidelines for execution of technology transfer and implementation of analytical method validations considered an advantage.

• Experience in authoring/contributing to analytical aspects of regulatory submissions and agency responses.

Work Location Assignment:On Premise

Application Closing date: 1st March 2026 00:00hours

All applicants must have relevant authorisation to live and work in Ireland.