Scientist, Antibody Discovery & Engineering

Pfizer • Bothell, WA

454d • $74,900 - $124,800

About The Position

As a Scientist in Antibody Discovery & Engineering at Pfizer, you will play a crucial role in the Worldwide Research and Development team, focusing on identifying cancer targets and developing innovative oncology therapeutics. Your responsibilities will include extensive molecular biology and cell engineering work, contributing to the development of novel biotherapeutics and mentoring team members to achieve project goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree + 6 years laboratory research experience or Master's degree + 4 years laboratory research experience in molecular and cellular biology or related subject.
• Proficiency in culturing multiple cell lines under BSL2/BSL2+ conditions.
• Experience with cell engineering technologies, including transient transfection, lentiviral transduction, and CRISPR.
• Strong molecular biology skills, including primer design, PCR, plasmid generation, and NGS library preparation.
• Familiarity with sequence analysis tools and online bioinformatics databases.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in quantitative flow cytometry.
• Experience coding in Python, R, or other programming languages.
• Understanding of antibody biology and antibody drug conjugates (ADCs).
• Familiarity with Oxford Nanopore sequencing and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to cell engineering and antibody discovery for novel biotherapeutics.
• Perform extensive molecular biology, tissue culture, and cell biology benchwork.
• Conduct vector engineering, PCR, cloning, and assay development.
• Analyze molecular data related to cancer targets and antibody sequencing.
• Mentor team members and influence project team dynamics.
• Evaluate data and provide clear reports for cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees