Senior Associate Scientist-Vaccine Development (Analytical, Assays)
Pfizer
17 days ago
On-site
Pearl River, NY
Clinical Research and Development
Responsibilities:
- Perform analytical method development and sample testing (under manager supervision) to support vaccine process development, formulation development, release, stability, and characterization.
- Apply separation-based techniques, including HPLC (SEC, IEX, RP) and CE.
- Use LC-MS 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 for the manager.
- Document work contemporaneously in electronic laboratory notebooks per internal standards.
- Author/review analytical methods, protocols, and technical notes or method qualification reports.
- Support laboratory activities (instrument maintenance, reagent management, housekeeping) and work in compliance with data integrity expectations; continuously improve safe/efficient practices.
Qualifications:
Must have:
- BS with 3–5 years relevant experience, or MS with 0–3 years (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related).
- Hands-on experience with chromatographic/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.
- Experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) for problem solving/productivity.
- Experience with liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS).
Benefits/Compensation (as stated):
- Base salary range: $68,600–$114,300; bonus target 7.5%.
- 401(k) with Pfizer matching, additional retirement contribution, paid vacation/holidays/personal days, caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health coverage (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision).
- Perform analytical method development and sample testing (under manager supervision) to support vaccine process development, formulation development, release, stability, and characterization.
- Apply separation-based techniques, including HPLC (SEC, IEX, RP) and CE.
- Use LC-MS 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 for the manager.
- Document work contemporaneously in electronic laboratory notebooks per internal standards.
- Author/review analytical methods, protocols, and technical notes or method qualification reports.
- Support laboratory activities (instrument maintenance, reagent management, housekeeping) and work in compliance with data integrity expectations; continuously improve safe/efficient practices.
Qualifications:
Must have:
- BS with 3–5 years relevant experience, or MS with 0–3 years (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related).
- Hands-on experience with chromatographic/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.
- Experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) for problem solving/productivity.
- Experience with liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS).
Benefits/Compensation (as stated):
- Base salary range: $68,600–$114,300; bonus target 7.5%.
- 401(k) with Pfizer matching, additional retirement contribution, paid vacation/holidays/personal days, caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health coverage (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision).