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Senior Associate Scientist, Assay Development

Employer
Pfizer
Location
Pearl River, New York
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Apr 19, 2021

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Sector
Science, Pharmaceutical
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Corporate
Jobseeker Type
Professional
ROLE SUMMARY

This is a laboratory-based position within the Vaccine Research and Development - Analytical Development group. The candidate will assist with development of robust analytical assays in support of early vaccine development for a range of moieties such as proteins, mRNA, and glycoconjugates. Assays include molecular biology based techniques such as but not limited to ddPCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, nucleic acid extraction and cloning, and gel electrophoresis . In addition, the candidate will provide analytical support for bioprocess and formulation development by performing routine and non-routine sample testing.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide lab-based assay development support for molecular biology based techniques such as but not limited to ddPCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, nucleic acid extraction and cloning, and gel electrophoresis.
  • Analyze data using appropriate statistics, where needed.
  • Provide sample testing support for process development, formulation development, critical reagent characterization and for on-going stability studies.
  • Document experiments, analyze data, and provide conclusions obtained from experiments contemporaneously in either an electronic or paper notebook as directed. Provide to supervisor for review.
  • Contribute to authoring technical documents including development reports, analytical test methods, and method qualification reports.
  • Read scientific and technical literature to stay current in the field and to bring new and improved technologies to the laboratory. Provide daily laboratory operations support.


BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • BS degree in biology or related discipline with 2 years relevant experience.
  • A strong background in molecular biology techniques.
  • Proficiency with personal computers including word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and relevant scientific software is required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Previous experience with developing assays using molecular biology based techniques such as but not limited to ddPCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, nucleic acid extraction and cloning, and gel electrophoresis.
  • Experience with documentation of laboratory notebook in an electronic format.


PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Standard laboratory conditions - sitting, standing, primarily lab based

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

40 hours per week.

  • Last Date to Apply:May 28, 202
  • Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus


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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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