Associate Scientist, High-Throughput Clinical Immunoassays and Diagnostics
Full Time
Pearl River, NY 10965
Posted
Job description
Why Patients Need You
Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s 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 an Associate Scientist, you will be at the center of our operations and you’ll find that everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality. You will have the important role to generate high-quality data in a regulated Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP) setting to support Pfizer’s vaccine programs according to Standard Operating Procedures. The incumbent is responsible for supporting immunoassays in BSL2 conditions. In addition, you will also support throughput activities and provide testing support for clinical and non-clinical research programs.
Your strong foundation in general scientific practice, its principles and concepts will help in meeting critical deadlines. You will be relied on as a technical contributor to assess the assigned tasks and make decisions that involve direct application of your knowledge.
It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It
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Execute immunological assays to support vaccine clinical development in a high throughput setting in a timely and efficient manner.
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Conduct immunological clinical assays in accordance with Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) requirements.
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Present experimental results at group and project meetings. Write progress reports, as necessary.
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Collect and analyze data on a per project basis to support troubleshooting, qualification, and other lab projects.
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May be asked to learn & perform other assays or tasks within the high-throughput area, as needed.
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Completes required documentation for laboratory work. This includes information and data organization/review.
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Participates in laboratory management by stocking supplies and reagents needed for daily laboratory operation.
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Where applicable, satisfactorily completes all GCLP and safety training in conformance with Departmental requirements.
Qualifications
Must-Have
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Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of science (biology, immunology, microbiology, etc), with 0-2 years of experience or master's degree with no experience.
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Has a good foundation in general scientific practice and in the principles and concepts of a relevant scientific discipline.
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Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and relevant scientific software is desirable.
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Good verbal and written communication skills are desirable.
Nice-to-Have
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Experience in developing and troubleshooting bioassays designed to assess antibody functionality
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Experience in cell culture
Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, Or Environment Requirements
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Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Other Job Details:
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Eligible for Relocation Package
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Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus
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Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.
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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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