Bacterial Immunoassay Development Senior Scientist

Pfizer • Pearl River, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Use Your Power for Purpose At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that transform patients' lives. Central to this mission is our Research and Development team, dedicated to translating advanced science and innovative technologies into impactful therapies and vaccines. Whether you are engaged in discovery sciences, ensuring the safety and efficacy of drugs, or supporting clinical trials, you will leverage cutting-edge design and process development capabilities. Your efforts will accelerate the delivery of best-in-class medicines to patients globally, fulfilling Pfizer's commitment to making a meaningful difference in healthcare. What You Will Achieve In this role, you will: Apply advanced knowledge of bacterial immunology, immunoassay platforms, and functional assay methodologies to support vaccine development programs. Serve as a technical expert in the development, optimization, qualification, validation, and lifecycle management of bacterial immunoassays. Lead assay activities across the development, including assay design, feasibility assessment, method optimization, validation, technology transfer, and clinical sample testing support. Develop and evaluate innovative approaches, methodologies, and hypotheses to improve assay performance and address scientific challenges. Resolve moderately complex scientific and technical issues involving assay performance, data interpretation, and clinical study support. Adapt and refine established methodologies while maintaining data quality, reproducibility, and compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements. Work independently, manage assigned priorities, and engage colleagues and cross-functional partners to address emerging scientific questions and program needs. Interpret and communicate complex data to project teams and stakeholders to support decisions across preclinical and clinical vaccine programs. Collaborate with clinical, statistical, regulatory, quality, and laboratory operations partners to support assay implementation and timely delivery of clinical testing data. Contribute to technical reports, regulatory submissions, scientific publications, and presentations.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of immunological principles and bacterial vaccine evaluation.
• PhD in immunology, microbiology, biological sciences, or a related discipline with 0 to 3 years of experience OR MBA/MS with 7 to 8 years of experience OR BA/BS with 9 to 11 years of experience
• Demonstrated experience in immunoassay development, qualification, validation, and clinical testing.
• Hands-on experience with ELISA, multiplex immunoassays, functional antibody assays, or related immunological techniques.
• Strong capabilities in experimental design, data analysis, troubleshooting, and scientific problem-solving.
• Ability to lead scientific initiatives and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• An equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience that demonstrates expertise in bacterial immunoassay development, validation, and clinical testing will also be considered.
• Proficiency with personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant scientific software
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
• Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced knowledge of bacterial immunology, immunoassay platforms, and functional assay methodologies to support vaccine development programs.
• Serve as a technical expert in the development, optimization, qualification, validation, and lifecycle management of bacterial immunoassays.
• Lead assay activities across the development, including assay design, feasibility assessment, method optimization, validation, technology transfer, and clinical sample testing support.
• Develop and evaluate innovative approaches, methodologies, and hypotheses to improve assay performance and address scientific challenges.
• Resolve moderately complex scientific and technical issues involving assay performance, data interpretation, and clinical study support.
• Adapt and refine established methodologies while maintaining data quality, reproducibility, and compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
• Work independently, manage assigned priorities, and engage colleagues and cross-functional partners to address emerging scientific questions and program needs.
• Interpret and communicate complex data to project teams and stakeholders to support decisions across preclinical and clinical vaccine programs.
• Collaborate with clinical, statistical, regulatory, quality, and laboratory operations partners to support assay implementation and timely delivery of clinical testing data.
• Contribute to technical reports, regulatory submissions, scientific publications, and presentations.

Benefits

• 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
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree