Scientist, Biotherapeutic Analytical Scientist

Pfizer
Andover, Massachusetts
Competitive
January 22 2021
4801918
Full Time
Pharma
Role Summary

The qualified candidate will join the Analytical R&D organization in Andover, MA, to enable development of biological therapeutics in Andover, MA. Within Analytical R&D the candidate will join the Project Progression & Biochemistry Group focused on monoclonal antibodies/fusion proteins/and other biological modalities. This group develops analytical methodologies and strategies needed to progress biotherapeutic products in the pipeline; this includes method development, process support, formulation and stability support, product characterization and method qualification.

Role Responsibilities
  • Responsible for performing HPLC, SDS-PAGE, iCE, and CE and applying these methods to a broad range of biotherapeutics for early and late stage products.
  • The candidate must be able to interact effectively with multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • The candidate is expected to tabulate data, provide data interpretation to their teams and to their customers.
  • Revise/review/author test methods and technical reports.


Qualifications
  • The candidate should have a minimum of a B.S. degree in biochemistry, analytical chemistry, chemistry, or a related discipline, and 2-5 years of experience working with biological molecules using an array of analytical methodologies.
  • The ideal candidate will have knowledge in protein biochemistry and analytical chemistry, and experience using some or all of the following techniques: all modes of HPLC, SDS-PAGE, iCE, CE, and/or peptide mapping for analysis of biologicals including; proteins, antibodies, peptides, and nucleotides.
  • Industrial experience and an understanding of the drug development process are desired. GMP/GLP knowledge is desired.
  • Non-technical attributes required include: verbal and written communication skills, cooperation and teamwork skills, and self-awareness.


PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Position requires occasional light lifting and periods of standing, sitting or walking, ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex data analysis .


NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
  • Occasional work-related travel may be needed.


Other Job Details:
  • Last Date to Apply for Job: January, 25, 2021
  • Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: YES


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