Senior Associate Scientist - Materials Science

Why Patients Need You
Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer's purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best in class medicines to patients around the world.
What You Will Achieve
When you join Pfizer, you'll be joining a company and team with a desire to bring new, cutting-edge medicines to patients around the world. As a member of our team, you will support multidisciplinary project teams responsible for defining the final form of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) as well as preferred physical attributes needed for optimum API and drug product performance. You'll use science and technology to design, characterize and develop the solid form of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and drug product formulations from discovery to commercial launch. As a Senior Associate scientist, you will be at the center of our operations and you'll find that everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality. Your significant experience of applying knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of the discipline will make you a critical member of the team. It is your hard work and dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It

• Apply technical skills to projects/ assignments within own work group/project team
• With guidance, conduct scientific studies to support design of API solid form and particle characterization as well as provide solutions to technical problems
• Crystallize drug candidates and evaluate these forms for acceptability as drug substances as it relates to chemical manufacturing and formulation into pharmaceutical products.
• Conduct solid state and particle characterization activities for small molecules of pharmaceutical relevance.
• Read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures, corporate policies, and applicable government regulations.
• Ensure accurate, timely entries are made in electronic laboratory notebook system according to accepted good practice. In addition, compile and prepare technical reports in relation to project work.
• Ensure safe working practices are followed and maintained both in own and others' work (using personal protective equipment where appropriate).
• Support the authorship of development reports and regulatory submission documents (e.g. Common Technical Dossier for drug product filings).
• Support initiatives to develop best practices, test methods and work processes to drive efficiencies.

Qualifications
Must-Have

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, engineering (chemical or mechanical), biology, physics, or related field with 3+ years of experience or a master's degree (MA/MS) in the same fields.
• Good organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Strong foundational understanding of basic principles of physical, organic and analytical chemistry.

Nice-to-Have

• Foundational understanding of basic principles of physical, organic and analytical chemistry.
• A strong interest and motivation to learn new experimental and computational technologies and concepts is desired.
• Experience in particle/powder characterization (such as polarized light microscopy, electron microscopy, image analysis, laser diffraction methods, etc.) and surface property testing (e.g. EDX, atomic force microscopy, etc.) for fine powders is desired.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Having the ability to stand at the lab bench to conduct experiments
• Sit for extended periods at a desk to complete documentation and computer work
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. is necessary

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• The position may require travel to project meetings and support clinical, registration and validation campaigns at manufacturing sites globally.

\nRelocation support available\n
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $64,600.00 to $107,600.00. 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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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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