Sr Associate Scientist - Conjugation Chemistry

Role: Senior Associate Scientist in Early Bioprocess Development within Pfizer Vaccine R&D, focusing on conjugation process development for carbohydrate-based vaccines. Responsibilities: develop, optimize, and scale-up glycoconjugate vaccine processes; perform in-process analysis and validate process robustness; collaborate with cross-functional teams (fermentation, purification, analytical, formulation); support technology transfer to manufacturing; document experiments adhering to cGMP/GLP standards. Requirements: BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry with 3-6 years or MS with 0-4 years laboratory experience; strong background in organic chemistry; proficiency with analytical techniques like HPLC, NMR, UV-Vis, and chromatography; excellent data analysis and communication skills; experience with electronic lab notebooks. Preferred: carbohydrate chemistry expertise; hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation; computer proficiency. High-Value: focus on conjugate vaccine process development, scale-up, and analytical characterization; work in a regulated environment (cGMP/GLP); collaboration across R&D functions; onsite work with relocation support; no travel specified.