Scientist, Analytical Chemistry

Pfizer • McPherson, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Your work will leverage cutting-edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and deliver best-in-class medicines to patients globally. Whether you are involved in discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, your contributions will be vital in helping Pfizer achieve new milestones and make a global impact on patient health. What You Will Achieve Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of various compounds and biologics to determine their properties during chemical syntheses, fermentation, or drug product development Utilize scientific judgment to adapt standard methods and techniques, drawing on prior experience and consulting with colleagues Apply technical skills and knowledge proactively in projects, making decisions to resolve moderately complex problems, and receive instructions on complex problems with periodic review Establish analytical procedures, interpret technical data, and develop scientific activities/projects to support team goals Communicate progress, plans, requirements, and risks to senior analysts, managers, stakeholders in partner groups, and higher management through written reports and presentations Actively participate and report progress in cross-functional project teams to meet customer expectations, project milestones, and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standards Prepare and review technical documents, including validation protocols, analytical test procedures, investigation reports, and change controls, and support the development, qualification, validation, and transfer of cell-based and immunoassays for clinical development

Requirements

• BA/BS with at least 6 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 4 years of experience
• Experience with interdisciplinary drug development teams
• Industrial experience in developing analytical strategies and methods to support product and process development
• Proficiency in assessing the quality and characteristics of biotherapeutics
• Experience in a regulated environment such as Good Laboratory Practices (part of GxP)
• Demonstrated technical expertise in functional verification of design
• Working knowledge of applicable industry test standards, relevant regulatory guidance, Design Controls, and the Product Development Process

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven track record of teamwork
• Experience with advanced analytical techniques and instrumentation
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and leaders as part of a multi-disciplinary 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

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of various compounds and biologics to determine their properties during chemical syntheses, fermentation, or drug product development
• Utilize scientific judgment to adapt standard methods and techniques, drawing on prior experience and consulting with colleagues
• Apply technical skills and knowledge proactively in projects, making decisions to resolve moderately complex problems, and receive instructions on complex problems with periodic review
• Establish analytical procedures, interpret technical data, and develop scientific activities/projects to support team goals
• Communicate progress, plans, requirements, and risks to senior analysts, managers, stakeholders in partner groups, and higher management through written reports and presentations
• Actively participate and report progress in cross-functional project teams to meet customer expectations, project milestones, and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standards
• Prepare and review technical documents, including validation protocols, analytical test procedures, investigation reports, and change controls, and support the development, qualification, validation, and transfer of cell-based and immunoassays for clinical development

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level