Associate Scientist, Immunology

Role Summary

Associate Scientist, Immunology in Pfizer’s Cellular Mediated Immunity (CMI) group. You will generate high-quality cellular immunology data in a regulated laboratory to support vaccine programs, with a primary focus on high-throughput flow cytometry to analyze cellular immune responses. Location: On Premise.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-throughput flow cytometry assays to characterize cellular immune responses.
• Support additional immunological assays such as ELISPOT and other biofunctional methods as needed.
• Maintain compliance with GLP/GCLP and internal SOPs for all laboratory activities.
• Assist in assay development and qualification and ensure accurate documentation of experimental work.
• Prepare reagents, maintain inventory, and manage sample workflows efficiently.
• Analyze and interpret flow cytometry data and present findings to team members and management.
• Collaborate within the CMI group and across teams to support vaccine development programs.
• Stay current on departmental and corporate training requirements.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry) with 0 to 2 years of experience.
• Required: Hands-on laboratory experience in immunology or related field.
• Required: Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Required: Proficiency in basic computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and scientific data software.
• Preferred: Experience with flow cytometry and understanding of its scientific principles.
• Preferred: Knowledge of immunology and cellular immune responses.
• Preferred: Familiarity with ELISPOT or other biofunctional assays.
• Preferred: Understanding of relevant statistics and data analysis.
• Preferred: Experience with laboratory automation and high-throughput workflows.
• Preferred: Exposure to mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques.
• Preferred: Prior experience in a clinical or regulated laboratory environment.

Skills

• High-throughput flow cytometry and interpretation of cellular immune responses.
• ELISPOT and other biofunctional assay knowledge.
• GLP/GCLP compliance and adherence to internal SOPs.
• Assay development, qualification, and rigorous documentation.
• Sample workflow management, reagent preparation, and inventory control.
• Data analysis and presentation of findings to team members and management.
• Collaboration across internal teams and effective communication.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or related field (Required).