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Associate Scientist, Ligand Binding Immunoassays

Employer
Pfizer
Location
Pearl River, New York
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Aug 6, 2021

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Discipline
Physical Sciences, Chemistry
Position Type
Full Time
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. In this role, you will support vaccine clinical trials by applying cutting edge technology to 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 immunoassay data within the Ligand-Binding Immunoassay team in a regulated Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) setting to support Pfizer's vaccine programs. You will perform Luminex assays to support toxicology and clinical studies across multiple programs. In addition, you will also support throughput activities and provide testing support for clinical and non-clinical research programs through responsibilities such as reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, inventory, assay troubleshooting/QC activities and data review.

The incumbent uses Good Documentation Practices (GDP), follows established safety policies and procedures and performs all work in a compliant manner according to relevant Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) guidelines and cGLP guidelines.

How You Will Achieve It
  • Perform clinical assays in accordance with cGLP requirements according to SOPs.
  • Perform assays to support critical assay reagent testing and qualification, assay development and troubleshooting.
  • Perform various duties to assist in assay throughput to complete the testing of human and animal samples from clinical and toxicology studies, including supply management, reagent preparation, data review, equipment maintenance, and inventory, when required.
  • Assist in maintaining the laboratory, including ordering/restocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness/compliance.
  • Perform job responsibilities in compliance with cGLP and all other regulatory agency requirements.
  • Document all aspects of assay throughput to keep accurate, clear and complete records according to current cGDP requirements.
  • Assist in managing records and documents associated with ligand-binding immunoassays, including information/data archiving, SOPs and reports.
  • Exercise and build basic team effectiveness skills (e.g., communication, collaboration, commitment, feedback, consensus management) within the immediate work group.
  • Presents experimental/project results at group meetings, when required. Provides progress updates to the group, when required.
  • Complete all cGLP, safety, and site training in conformance with departmental requirements.


Qualifications

Must-Have
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in biology, microbiology, molecular biology, chemistry, or relevant field of science. This is a non-PhD position.
  • 0-3 years of experience in a relevant field
  • Ability to work in a matrixed, collaborative environment with shared resources and effectively communicate within and across teams
  • Ability to work independently, manage individual responsibilities, and prioritize work assignments
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent record-keeping abilities
  • Hands-on experience in a laboratory setting
  • Experience pipetting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)


Nice-to-Have
  • Basic knowledge of/experience with cGLP/GDP
  • Basic knowledge of/experience with Luminex technology
  • Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment


Other Job Details

Eligible for Relocation Package

Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus

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