• Job Description

  Req#: 4902051

  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 an Associate Scientist, you will have the important role to generate high-quality mRNA-LNP formulations to support Pfizer’s vaccine programs. You will support the preclinical evaluation and early clinical development of our mRNA-LNP based vaccine platforms. You will be critical in activities related to mRNA-LNP production and characterization, including but not limited to standard lipid nanoparticle formulation, size and surface potential measurement and in-vitro characterization using cell-free/cell-based assays, with the aim of optimizing vaccine platform.

  Your will be part of a very collaborative team and should possess a strong work ethic, be dependable and adaptable to fast-paced environments. You will be relied on as a technical contributor to assess the assigned tasks and make decisions that involve direct application of your knowledge.

  It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

  How You Will Achieve It

  • Perform standard nanoparticle fabrication techniques; formulate and characterize mRNA-LNP. The incumbent should be familiar with analytical techniques including DLS, zeta potential and Ribogreen assay.

  • Perform cell-based assays to evaluate mRNA-LNP vaccine candidates.

  • Collect and analyze data on a per project basis. In collaboration with manager, interpret and summarize experimental data. Present experimental results at meetings as needed.

  • Assist in ordering supplies from internal inventory and prepare reagents/supplies necessary for formulation work.

  • Exercise and build basic team effectiveness skills {e.g., commitment, feedback} within the immediate work group.

  • Maintain laboratory notebooks in compliance with the Pfizer Laboratory Notebook Policy.

  • Stay current on all departmental and corporate training.

  Qualifications

  Must-Have

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related scientific field with 1-3 years of laboratory research experience, or MS with 0-1 years of research experience.

  • Laboratory hands-on experience with nanoparticle formulation and characterization.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks.

  • Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills and be a team player in a cross-functional collaborative environment.

  • Good Computer skills including word processing, Excel, PowerPoint and relevant scientific software.

  Nice-To-Have

  • Previous experience with mammalian cell culture and cell-based assay highly desirable.

  • Experience with standard molecular biology techniques would be a plus.

  PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Basic laboratory training in aseptic technique is essential.

  • The capacity to work effectively in a highly visible research program with time-constrained milestones.

  • Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, ability to perform mathematical calculations.

  Other Job Details:

  • Last Date to Apply for Job: January 10th, 2024

  • 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 $53,100.00 to $88,500.00. 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.

  Sunshine Act

  Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

  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.

  Research and Development

• About the company

  At Pfizer we know that great things happen anywhere people come together with one shared goal. And the greatest rewards are sometimes where you least expect them. The future of medicine is happening at Pfizer.

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