Senior Associate Scientist - Humoral Immune Assays

PFIZER NEEDS YOU

Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that improve 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.

As a Pfizer colleague 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 skills and expertise will ensure that all work is to be done in a compliant manner. Your significant experience of applying knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of the discipline will make you a critical member of the team. It is your hard work and focus that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

ROLE SUMMARY

This is a laboratory-based position at Clinical and Diagnostic Assay Development within the Vaccine Research and Development. The primary responsibility is to support development and testing of novel adjuvants and adjuvanted vaccine formulations. Senior Associate Scientist will be responsible for testing samples from cell cultures and tissue samples from animal studies. Later, candidate's responsibilities will be extended to early stage (Phase I) clinical studies. The role is focused on various cell-based immunoassays including but not limited to ELISA and multiplex assays. This position requires assisting with cellular immune assays and molecular techniques. Candidate will also be responsible for maintenance and upkeep of equipment required for these assays. The role requires advanced knowledge of humoral- and basic knowledge of cellular- and molecular-based assays and experience of working in a BSL2 level laboratory under aseptic condition. Candidate with good analytical skills needs attention to detail and the ability to clearly document and present complex biological data. Candidate is required to multitask and collaborate with team members that is required to meet business-critical deadlines. A ll work is to be done in a compliant manner according to relevant Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Good Lab Practices (cGLP) guidelines.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct various ELISA and multiplex assays (e.g. Luminex) in accordance with BSL2 laboratory requirements.
• Conduct flow cytometry, cell sorting, ELISPOT assays in accordance with BSL2 laboratory requirements.
• Perform sample preparation for preclinical and clinical serology in functional assays to support vaccine development and clinical studies.
• Document experiments, analyze data, provide interpretation and conclusions obtained from experiments.
• Record experimental data contemporaneously in an electronic notebook.
• Contribute to drafting experimental protocols and technical reports.
• Identify and report any experimental problems, proactively troubleshoot causative factors, and implement necessary corrections following discussion with supervisor.
• Support the efficient and compliant operation of the laboratory by developing appropriate processes and standard operating procedures, working with others to operate the laboratory, and by becoming an expert user in key areas of operation (such as LIMS and GDMS).
• Assist in the sourcing and maintenance of reagents required to conduct clinical flow cytometry assays in a compliant manner.
• Maintain and build a broad knowledge of key assay platforms and the scientific rationale supporting the assays through appropriate training and self-learning.
• Assist with qualifications/validations of new instruments and custom methods.
• Contribute to achievement of immediate work group goals and collaborate with other team members.
• Satisfactorily completes all cGLP (current Good Laboratory Practices) and safety training in conformance with requirements.
• Interact with external vendors to obtain quotes, and purchase reagents.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Immunology, Life Sciences or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in cell culturing and antibody-based assays (or MS in related discipline with 1+ year of experience).
• Experience in working in a tissue culture laboratory with samples requiring BSL2 containment.
• Experience in working with animal and/or human samples.
• Experienced in conducting immunoassays and multiplex assays.
• Ability to perform analysis of data.
• Experience with experimental design and the interpretation of results.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers, including word processing, Excel, PowerPoint and relevant scientific software.
• Good interpersonal, organizational and documentation skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across a matrix team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic laboratory skills in the area of quantitative-PCR, molecular biology, western blotting.
• Experience of working in an industrial laboratory with a defined quality system.
• Experience of working in a cGLP-compliant environment.
• Experience in the implementation and use of laboratory information management systems (e.g. LIMS).

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• The position has physical requirements of basic office and laboratory work (sitting, standing, and walking).
• The mental requirements include the ability to analyze data, design experiments, and present complex concepts to colleagues.

Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply for Job May 21, 2021
• Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: YES

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