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Senior Scientist, Oncology

Employer
Pfizer
Location
La Jolla, California
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 8, 2021

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Oncology, Physical Sciences, Chemistry
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Senior Scientist
Organization Type
Pharma
ROLE SUMMARY

Pfizer Oncology Research & Development (ORD) in La Jolla, California, is seeking an individual who would be passionate about using their expertise in cancer biology to make impactful contributions to developing the next generation of innovative cancer medicines. Creativity, perseverance and attention to detail are critical qualities required for this position. We are looking for candidates with deep expertise in 3D tumor cell culture techniques (especially multicellular tumor spheroids) and/or single cell-based analysis methods. Candidates must have successfully applied aforementioned techniques to studies of tumor development and progression, as evidenced by at least two first author publications in peer-reviewed journals.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Actively participate in the development and progression of our next generation of small-molecule therapeutic programs
  • Work in a highly dynamic and multi-disciplinary drug discovery environment that fosters innovation
  • Develop and apply novel 3D and/or single cell-based cell culture and analysis techniques to drug development and questions of tumor cell biology (including cell cycle, senescence, cell death)
  • Develop hypotheses, apply excellent technical ability at the bench and execute analysis
  • Effectively communicate findings at various cross-functional team meetings
  • Publish impactful papers and patents


BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • PhD in Cellular or Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related field
  • At least two first author publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals across past research activities
  • Deep expertise in either one of the two technical fields outlined above, as evidenced by at least one first-author publication in that field
  • Past research activities in areas of tumor biology, such as cell cycle, cell death, senescence or transcriptional regulation


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Post-doctoral experience
  • CRISPR based techniques for gene knockout or editing, or pooled CRISPR based screening approaches
  • Flow cytometry and cell sorting
  • Computational biology (e.g. R, Python)
  • Filed patent applications


Other Job Details

Eligible for Relocation Package

Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus

Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

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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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