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Senior Scientist, Bioassay and Impurity Testing

Employer
Pfizer
Location
Andover, Massachusetts
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Feb 26, 2021

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Discipline
Health Sciences, Drug Development
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Senior Scientist
Organization Type
All Industry, Pharma
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.

ROLE SUMMARY

Bioassay and Impurity Testing Group: We are seeking a candidate to join us in building capabilities to lead the industry in the advancement of novel products to the market through innovation and execution of analytical testing. This position will provide laboratory support and contribute data and knowledge to the development of vaccines, therapeutic proteins and monoclonal antibodies with emphasis on cell-based bioassays including flow cytometry, a range of immunoassays and PCR technologies. Working within a team setting, the qualified candidate will be responsible for developing analytical methods to monitor the intended mechanism of action of drug candidates. This data is required to elucidate structure-function and to confirm suitable quality of clinical supplies in a broad biologics portfolio. The candidate will work across analytical functions and projects.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide analytical testing support and contribute to development/optimization, qualification/validation, transfer of cell-based assays and immunoassays.
  • Designing and performing qPCR experiments.
  • Documenting and reporting lab work according to GMP practices.
  • Effectively interacting with multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Providing data analysis and interpretation to teams and customers.
  • Authoring, revising and reviewing test methods, and technical reports.


BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • B.S./M.S. in biology, immunology, cell biology, biochemistry, or related field.
  • B.S. with 10+ years, or M.S. with 7+ years of experience developing cell-based assays and immunoassays for biotherapeutic drug candidates.
  • Proven record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment and effective communication to project teams.
  • Demonstrated technical writing skills and good interpersonal skills.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with flow cytometry.
  • Experience with DNA technologies such as primer/probe design, digital droplet PCR and sequencing data interpretation.
  • Experience in GxP (GLP, GMP) environment and implementation of continuous improvement practices.
  • Method validation experience.


PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Position requires occasional light lifting and periods of standing, sitting or walking.


Other Job Details:
  • Last Date to Apply for Job: March 1, 2021
  • Eligible for Relocation Package: YES
  • Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: YES


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EEO & Employment Eligibility

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