Senior Associate Scientist-Vaccine Development (Analytical, Assays)
Pfizer
August 24, 2026
On-site
Pearl River, NY
Clinical Research and Development
What You Will Achieve
- Perform analytical method development and sample testing under manager supervision in support of vaccine process development, formulation development, release, stability, and characterization.
- Apply separation-based techniques, including HPLC (SEC, IEX, RP) and CE.
- Utilize LC-MS–based methods for characterization of vaccine antigens and related analytes.
- Execute method verification, qualification, and optimization studies.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data; summarize results and conclusions clearly and provide to the manager.
- Document experimental work contemporaneously in electronic laboratory notebooks in compliance with internal standards.
- Author and review analytical methods, protocols, and technical notes or method qualification reports.
- Participate in general laboratory activities (instrument maintenance, reagent management, laboratory housekeeping).
- Work in compliance with applicable data integrity expectations.
- Continuously improve safe and effective working practices.
Qualifications
Must Have
- BS with 3–5 years of relevant experience, or MS with 0–3 years in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field.
- Hands-on experience with chromatographic or electrophoretic separations.
- Strong data analysis, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based laboratory environment.
Nice to Have
- LC-MS experience supporting proteins and/or mRNAs preferred.
- Experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot).
- Experience with liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS).
Benefits and Application Instructions
- Base salary: $68,600–$114,300; eligible for Global Performance Plan with 7.5% bonus target. Benefits include 401(k), paid leave, and health coverage.
- Work location: On Premise.
- Perform analytical method development and sample testing under manager supervision in support of vaccine process development, formulation development, release, stability, and characterization.
- Apply separation-based techniques, including HPLC (SEC, IEX, RP) and CE.
- Utilize LC-MS–based methods for characterization of vaccine antigens and related analytes.
- Execute method verification, qualification, and optimization studies.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data; summarize results and conclusions clearly and provide to the manager.
- Document experimental work contemporaneously in electronic laboratory notebooks in compliance with internal standards.
- Author and review analytical methods, protocols, and technical notes or method qualification reports.
- Participate in general laboratory activities (instrument maintenance, reagent management, laboratory housekeeping).
- Work in compliance with applicable data integrity expectations.
- Continuously improve safe and effective working practices.
Qualifications
Must Have
- BS with 3–5 years of relevant experience, or MS with 0–3 years in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field.
- Hands-on experience with chromatographic or electrophoretic separations.
- Strong data analysis, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based laboratory environment.
Nice to Have
- LC-MS experience supporting proteins and/or mRNAs preferred.
- Experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot).
- Experience with liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS).
Benefits and Application Instructions
- Base salary: $68,600–$114,300; eligible for Global Performance Plan with 7.5% bonus target. Benefits include 401(k), paid leave, and health coverage.
- Work location: On Premise.