Scientist, Clinical Diagnostics

Pfizer • Pearl River, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pfizer Vaccines is seeking a Scientist to support clinical testing across multiple vaccine programs and all phases of clinical development. As a senior member of the Molecular Diagnostics team, this role provides scientific and technical expertise to support high-quality, timely laboratory testing. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across laboratory and project teams and perform all work in compliance with applicable SOPs, GCLP, safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.

The position focuses on coordinating laboratory activities, serving as a subject matter expert for molecular diagnostic assays, overseeing clinical data review and assay quality, supporting assay operations, and designing and executing non-clinical experiments. The Scientist also authors and reviews controlled technical documentation, communicates scientific and quality results to stakeholders, and provides technical guidance and training to junior staff. People-management responsibilities may be included depending on organizational needs. The role is assigned on premise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemical or Biological Engineering, or a related scientific discipline with at least 6 years of experience; or a master's degree with at least 4 years of experience.
• Experience working in a high-throughput laboratory environment and under GCLP or other regulated laboratory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with molecular diagnostic techniques, preferably PCR and NGS.
• Experience handling infectious agents and biological materials.
• Experience reviewing scientific or clinical laboratory data and preparing technical documentation.
• Experience with laboratory automation workflows.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively across laboratory and project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and align laboratory activities with program objectives.
• Permanent U.S. work authorization; work visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with scientific or statistical software such as JMP or GraphPad Prism.
• Prior experience supervising, managing, mentoring, or providing technical direction to laboratory staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and coordinate laboratory and operational activities supporting clinical studies, ensuring high-quality results and timely execution.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for molecular diagnostic assays and provide technical guidance on assay execution, troubleshooting, and laboratory operations.
• Oversee clinical data review and monitor assay quality, laboratory compliance, and assay performance.
• Support assay operations, including reagent maintenance, qualification activities, proficiency monitoring, and testing execution.
• Design and execute non-clinical experiments supporting clinical assays, including assay development, validation or qualification, and reagent or method evaluations.
• Author and review controlled technical documentation, including test methods, SOPs, qualification and validation documents, data-review documents, and technical reports.
• Prepare, summarize, and present scientific and quality results to project teams and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and day-to-day support to junior laboratory staff.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of laboratory data and informatics processes.
• Perform responsibilities in compliance with applicable GCLP, safety, SOP, regulatory, and quality requirements.

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
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• Eligibility for Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan, with a bonus target of 7.5% of base salary
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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