Scientist, Assay Development

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 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 . Your considerable 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

The successful candidate will join an industry leading Regulated Bioanalytical group to support biotherapeutic programs in Pfizer's biotherapeutic portfolio pipeline.

• You will work relative independently by applying your technical skills and knowledge to projects/ assignments in accordance with regulatory requirements for large molecule bioanalysis.
• You will be responsible for the design, planning and execution of bioanalytical assays to support both PK and immunogenicity assessments of biotherapeutics in various biological matrices using a range of potential assay platforms and techniques (e.g., LBA and/or cell-based assays).
• When needed, being able to perform trouble shooting, assay validations and conduct of the assay to support biotherapeutic programs.
• Timely delivery of drug concentration (for PK assessments) and immunogenicity assay data to a supervisor and/or project team in compliance with local or global regulatory requirement.
• Act as scientific expert to assist transferring bioanalytical methods to our external partners to support the clinical development of biotherapeutics.
• Participate in presentation of scientific data at internal meetings and/or in global interdisciplinary teams
• Contribute to advancing bioanalytical capabilities to improve efficiency, cost effectiveness and appropriateness of assay for regulated support.
• May be responsible for training and oversight of junior lab staff
• Accurate execution and documentation of bioanalytical method in a regulatory compliant manner.
• Ensure GLP and GCP compliance is maintained in laboratory during study support

Basic Qualifications

• BSc with at least 5+ years relevant GLP/GCP laboratory experience, with a focus on ligand binding assay development in biological matrix (plasma, serum) and/or cell-based assay experience; MSc with at least 3+ years relevant GLP/GCP laboratory experience with a focus on ligand binding assay development in biological matrix (plasma, serum), cell-based assay experience.
• Industry experience with a focus in biotherapeutics and a strong record of scientific achievement; excellent communication skills.
• Proven track record in the area of biotherapeutics bioanalysis with understanding of a broad range of bioanalytical platforms.
• Skills in GLP/GCP compliant analysis including following SOP and provision of quality regulatory documents.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• This is a laboratory based position, the activities may include light l ifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex data analysis are required.

Other Job Details

• Last Date to Apply: June 30, 2022
• Onsite research scientist laboratory position: YES
• Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: YES

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