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Senior Associate Scientist; Downstream Process Development-Conjugation

Employer
Pfizer
Location
Chesterfield, Missouri
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 21, 2022

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Sector
Science, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Corporate
Jobseeker Type
Professional
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 a Senior 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 provide science and technology expertise in the disciplines of macromolecule purification sciences for the development and optimization of vaccine manufacturing processes. You will perform Analytical Research and Development (R&D) activities, such as method development, method validation, method transfer etc.

You will help Pfizer develop new and improved processes used in the research and development of our drugs. Your innovative mindset will help us develop economical, efficient and safe chemical manufacture of experimental and active drug materials. Your significant experience of applying knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of the discipline will make you a critical member of the team. You are proactive in contributing to all team discussions and creating an environment of collaboration.

It is your innovative scientific temperament that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

How You Will Achieve It

  • Contribute to achievement of immediate work group goals and collaborate with other team members.
  • Manage application and development of analytical methods used for the characterization and manufacturing support of therapeutic proteins and vaccines.
  • Implement effective technology development and continuous process development to ensure success on drug discovery programs.
  • Serve as the primary Technical Expert for the manufacturing methods, perform scientific laboratory studies, and make recommendations to improve manufacturing reliability, cost, safety, compliance and environmental performance.
  • Evaluate lab-scale processes and define the scaled up process for the clinical production facility.
  • Troubleshoot and/or improve established analytical test methods.
  • Represent Research and Development in cross functional project teams, where required.
  • Participate in the technical writing, review of analytical documentation & regulatory submissions and facilitate the Tech Transfer process.
  • Maintain laboratory area and equipment in clean, safe, functional order.
  • Independently plan and perform work assignments, interpret and present data.
  • Provide analytical support for product transfers, new product development and cost improvement projects.
  • Develop methods for intermediates, raw materials, in process controls, API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients), and Drug Products.
  • Comply with safety and regulatory requirements is expected and documented through the internal training program.


Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of Biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry experience OR Masters Degree with 0+ years of experience
  • Ability to perform complex data analysis and work in a team environment
  • Strong working knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry principles
  • Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, plan and carry out experiments independently, and work with complex instrumentation and software
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and computer skills


Nice-to-Have

  • Experience in designing and executing components of experimental programs in the laboratory and directly relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry is desirable.
  • Knowledge and experience with international CMC regulatory requirements and {Current} Good Manufacturing Practices {part of GxP. Technical capability in several major areas of analytical sciences.


Other Job Details:
  • Last Date to Apply for Job: May 20th, 2022


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