Scientist, Biology

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
The Internal Medicine Research Unit (IMRU) is committed to finding cures for cardiovascular diseases, renal diseases, and metabolic diseases . The Cardiovascular group is part of the IMRU and our goal is to build a research team of driven scientists focused on developing a deep mechanistic understanding of the vascular and inflammatory pathways driving cardiovascular disease.
How You Will Achieve It
The successful candidate is expected to drive in vivo and in vitro studies to address key mechanistic and pharmacological scientific questions. The candidate is expected to possess technical skills in the areas of rodent handling and animal models of cardiometabolic disease (atherosclerosis, heart failure, etc.) and to have experimental design and data analysis skills. Basic laboratory techniques in cell and molecular biology are required. A desire to understand the underlying causes of cardiovascular disease and basic biology mechanism involved in the disease progression is essential.
Qualifications
Must-Have

• BA/BS degree with 6+ years or MA/MS degree with 4+ years' experience in Molecular or Cellular Biology, Genetics, Pharmacology (or a comparable biological science) in an academic or pharmaceutical/biotech environment
• Experience in rodent handling and in vivo technical skills (dosing, tissue collection, etc.); preference for candidates with a strong record in rodent cardiometabolic disease models.
• Basic laboratory skills for standard cell and molecular biology methods
• Experience in experimental design and the interpretation of results; ability to troubleshoot methodologies and results
• Excellent organization and planning skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently or as part of a team, strong motivation with a dedicated work ethic.
• Possess strong written/verbal communication skills and the ability to present at both internal and external meetings

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in rodent cardiovascular surgery
• Experience in primary cell culture
• Experience in drug discovery

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex data analysis

Other Job Details:

• Work Location Assignment: On Premise
• On Premise colleagues work in a Pfizer site because it's needed to get their job done. They may have flexibility to work remotely from time to time, but they are primarily on-site.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $74,900.00 to $124,800.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Research and Development