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Scientist

Employer
Pfizer
Location
Pearl River, New York
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 16, 2021

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

Role Summary

This position is in the Ligand Binding Assay Development group of the Clinical and Diagnostic Assay Development organization within Vaccines Research and Development. The incumbent will be an active member of the team and contribute to developing, qualifying, and transferring serological assays in support of Pfizer's vaccine programs. He/she will be expected to execute and document experiments in a cohesive manner that addresses the assigned research objectives in an independent fashion and contribute to the setting of objectives in a team setting. The incumbent is expected to interpret and communicate experimental data that were generated by adhering to standard operating procedures, as well as procedures based on new principles and technologies. The incumbent is responsible for writing/reviewing technical reports and protocols that describe the test methods, experimental results and/or the operation of laboratory instruments. As an integral member of a dynamic team, the incumbent must have a strong work ethic and be highly collaborative. All work is to be done in a compliant manner according to relevant SOP guidelines and GLP and/or GCLP guidelines, when required.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Demonstrates an initiative in performing experiments, analyzing data and drawing conclusions
  • Aids in the design of experimental procedures. Analyzes experimental data using basic statistical analyses. Summarizes data and communicates results to supervisor and in team meetings.
  • Supports assay development, and qualification and validation studies in accordance with ICH guidelines.
  • Tests samples to support assay development, pre-clinical and clinical studies.
  • Characterizes or qualifies critical assay reagents.
  • Writes and reviews technical documents including, but not limited to, test protocols, development reports, test methods, SOPs, qualification reports and experimental summaries.
  • Performs daily, weekly and monthly laboratory activities, such as daily and weekly monitoring of equipment, periodic laboratory cleaning and managing the laboratory waste, checking PMO status of laboratory equipment and reporting discrepancies to management.
  • Maintains all experimental data in laboratory notebooks and reviews data and laboratory notebooks of other analysts.
  • Read scientific and technical literature to bring new and improved procedures to the laboratory. Participate in scientific discussion with colleagues through internal journal clubs, as well as informal and formal scientific seminars and meetings.
  • Satisfactorily completes all cGMP/GLP and safety training in conformance with Departmental requirements. Where applicable, performs job responsibilities in compliance with cGMP/GLP and all other regulatory agency requirements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • BS or MS degree in biological science, biochemistry or related discipline with 6 (BS) or 4 (MS) years relevant experience
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize work assignments
  • Excellent record keeping abilities
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in a matrixed environment with shared resources and effectively communicate across teams
  • Aid in the design, planning and execution of experiments, analyze and interpret scientific data
  • Proficiency with personal computers including word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and relevant scientific software is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment
  • Direct hands-on experience in assay development is desired
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence
  • Basic understanding of statistics and various liquid-handling robotic systems


PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The position has physical requirements of basic office and laboratory work (sitting, standing, and walking).

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

None

Relocation support available

This job is a US/PR Exempt Grade: 006

US/PR colleagues who are issued an Incident Final Warning (IFW) disciplinary action are not eligible to post and compete for a position for a period of 12-months from the date an IFW isissued.

US/PR colleagues who are on an active Performance Improvement Plan(PIP) are not eligible to post and compete for a position for the duration of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

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.

Last Date to Apply for Job: June 25, 2021
- Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: YES

Relocation support available

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

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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