Senior Associate Scientist (Upstream Process 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 Senior Associate 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. You will be focused on developing robust, scalable, and high productivity cell culture processes for the manufacture of biological therapeutics for early- and late-phase clinical programs. Your significant experience of applying knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of the discipline will make you a critical member of the team. Your skill and knowledge will help in making decisions that require choosing among limited options. You are proactive in contributing to all team discussions. 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

• Design, plan and execute experiments in shake flasks, bench-top bioreactors, and other appropriate scale-down equipment to optimize and enhance protein production using mammalian expression platforms.
• Assist in the tech transfer of manufacturing processes to pilot, clinical, and commercial facilities. Provide support and troubleshoot during manufacturing campaign as needed.
• Communicate results and findings to stakeholders on a regular basis; presents data/strategy to colleagues and management in internal and external venues (technical meetings, project team meetings, and conferences, etc.) as appropriate.
• Analyze and document experimental data generated and ensure timely documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks and internal technical reports.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues both within the group and cross-functionally; contribute to maintaining and improving upon our safe, effective and efficient lab operations.

Qualifications
Must-Have:

• Applicant must have Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of experience, or Master's degree with 0-2 years of experience in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, or other related disciplines.
• Relevant research experience in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to grasp scientific concepts, interpret complex data, and formulate new hypothesis.
• Team oriented, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• General knowledge of GLP/GMP practices.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with bioreactor/WAVE systems
• Practical knowledge / direct experience in mammalian cell culture and metabolism is a plus.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Position requires occasional light lifting and periods of standing, sitting or walking.
• Well organized and great attention to detail.

Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements:

• This role is standard day Monday through Friday work shift; some off-shift weekend support needed when issues arise.
• Occasional travel domestically to support technology development and/or clinical manufacturing activities as well as technology transfer to commercial manufacturing.

Other Job Details:

• Last day to Apply: October 17th, 2024
• Eligible for Relocation Assistance: No
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise
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The annual base salary for this position ranges from $64,600.00 to $107,600.00. 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.
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