Associate Scientist-Vaccines
Pfizer
9 hours ago
On-site
Pearl River, NY
Clinical Research and Development
What You Will Achieve
- Conduct bifunctional immunological assays to support vaccine clinical development, adhering to Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) requirements.
- Maintain a detailed inventory of freezer reagents, including controls, proficiency panels, toxins, and reference standards.
- Present progress on assay development and sample analysis to colleagues and senior management.
- Collect and analyze data to support troubleshooting, qualification, and other lab projects.
- Provide critical data review of both clinical and nonclinical data.
- Execute sample testing and analysis for toxicology and clinical trials.
- Build team skills and collaborate effectively within the work group.
- Stay current on all departmental and corporate training.
- Organize work to meet deadlines and apply technical skills.
- Follow procedures for assigned tasks and seek guidance when necessary.
Qualifications
Must have
- BA/BS with 0 to 2 years of experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment
- Proficiency in computer skills (Word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant scientific software)
- Experience developing and troubleshooting bioassays assessing antibody functionality
- Knowledge of Luminex technology
- Experience with mammalian cells and aseptic techniques
Nice to have
- Pharmaceutical/biotech drug discovery experience; strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work independently; strong organizational skills; manage multiple tasks/projects; experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot)
- Conduct bifunctional immunological assays to support vaccine clinical development, adhering to Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) requirements.
- Maintain a detailed inventory of freezer reagents, including controls, proficiency panels, toxins, and reference standards.
- Present progress on assay development and sample analysis to colleagues and senior management.
- Collect and analyze data to support troubleshooting, qualification, and other lab projects.
- Provide critical data review of both clinical and nonclinical data.
- Execute sample testing and analysis for toxicology and clinical trials.
- Build team skills and collaborate effectively within the work group.
- Stay current on all departmental and corporate training.
- Organize work to meet deadlines and apply technical skills.
- Follow procedures for assigned tasks and seek guidance when necessary.
Qualifications
Must have
- BA/BS with 0 to 2 years of experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment
- Proficiency in computer skills (Word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant scientific software)
- Experience developing and troubleshooting bioassays assessing antibody functionality
- Knowledge of Luminex technology
- Experience with mammalian cells and aseptic techniques
Nice to have
- Pharmaceutical/biotech drug discovery experience; strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work independently; strong organizational skills; manage multiple tasks/projects; experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot)