Senior Associate Scientist, Cell Culture

Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. As a Senior Associate Scientist Biology, you will be at the forefront of our mission, contributing to the development of innovative therapies and vaccines that have the potential to transform patient care. Reporting to the Research & Development division, you will leverage advanced science and cutting-edge technologies to make a tangible impact on global health. Your work will be instrumental in ensuring drug safety and efficacy, supporting clinical trials, and accelerating the delivery of top-tier medicines to patients worldwide.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:

• Perform laboratory activities, including mammalian cell culture work, as assigned.
• Perform job responsibilities in compliance with GxP regulations.
• Complete required documentation for laboratory work. This includes information and data organization/review.
• After proficiency is demonstrated and experience is obtained, the incumbent may be asked to train, or assist in the training, of other new analysts on protocol(s).
• Provide input in study design and/or perform experiments for improvement, qualification, and QC of cell lines and clinical serology functional bioassays.
• Review documentation associated with protocols and SOPs, including data generation/archiving, SOP and reports writing/review as assigned by the supervisor.
• Present experimental results at group meetings and project meetings. Write monthly progress report if applicable.
• Participate in the planning and procurement of critical reagents.
• Prioritize and organize own work to meet project task deadlines.
• Where applicable, perform job responsibilities in compliance with cGMP/GLP and all other regulatory agency requirements. Satisfactorily complete all cGMP/GLP and safety training in conformance with Departmental requirements.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelor's Degree in life science (e.g. biology, cell biology, immunology, virology, microbiology) or bioengineering with 4 to 5 years of experience or related master's degree in life Science, with 1 to 3 to year of laboratory experience in cell culture
• 3+ years of experience in mammalian cell culture
• Ability to use appropriate software to perform analysis of data
• Experience with experimental design and the interpretation of results
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with personal computers, including word processing, Excel, PowerPoint and relevant scientific software
• The capacity to work effectively in a team-oriented environment on several research programs simultaneously with aggressive timelines. Able to work with limited daily supervision.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry
• Experience in drug discovery processes

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is primarily performed at the laboratory bench or at an office desk using a computer. The job involves lifting loads, generally not more than 10 pounds.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Non-standard hours (weekends, holidays) may apply on occasional or rotational basis, in accordance with business need.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $66,500.00 to $110,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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