Sr. Associate Scientist – High-Throughput Molecular Biologist

Role Summary

Sr. Associate Scientist – High-Throughput Molecular Biologist supports multiple vaccine programs by contributing to the design, cloning and validation of vaccine construct candidates. The role involves high-throughput molecular biology work, data collection and analysis, protocol development, and collaboration with a dynamic Pfizer Vaccines team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and characterize/validate plasmid constructs using different molecular biology approaches.
• Utilize high-throughput instruments such as the Hamilton Microlab Star liquid handler, Celigo and/or Cytation 5 cytometers, Lunatic spectrophotometer and KingFisher Apex purification system.
• Collect and analyze data, establish new protocols, generate SOPs and support identification/troubleshooting of technical issues.
• Work independently to analyze, interpret and summarize experimental data.
• Regularly present data and progress to colleagues and senior management.
• Maintain a detailed inventory of freezer reagents and samples.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks in compliance with the Pfizer Laboratory Notebook Policy.

Qualifications

• Must-Have: Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Life Sciences or related discipline with 3+ years of experience in molecular biology techniques or Master‚Äôs degree in a related discipline with 0-2 years of experience.
• Experience in working with liquid handler workstations for high-throughput and/or screening purposes.
• Extensive molecular biology experience including cloning and Sanger sequencing analysis.
• Expertise using Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, macros and functions).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and relevant scientific software, including GraphPad, Geneious or DNA Star.
• Strong attention to detail, multitasking skills, and ability to collaborate and work in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent writing and communication skills.

Skills

• High-throughput molecular biology techniques
• Cloning and Sanger sequencing analysis
• Data collection, analysis and SOP development
• Laboratory notebook management and compliance
• Proficiency with Excel, GraphPad, Geneious or DNA Star
• Weakly supervised to independent work and effective communication

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree or Master‚Äôs degree in a related science discipline as specified in Must-Have

Additional Requirements

• Physical/Mental Requirements: Work at bench and desk; may lift up to 10 pounds; ability to stand and reach within laboratory equipment.
• Other Information: On Premise work location.