Senior Associate Scientist

Pfizer • Pearl River, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. As a Senior Associate Scientist Biology, you will be at the forefront of our mission, contributing to the development of innovative therapies and vaccines that have the potential to transform patient care. The incumbent will be a research scientist with expertise in manipulation and use of laboratory animals for the study of human pathogen infection and disease, viral and/or bacterial experience preferred. This individual will support and assist colleagues through completion of animal studies for evaluation of the safety and preclinical efficacy of key vaccine candidates, requiring the use of an array of laboratory animals. This position requires high technical competence and understanding of key aspects around preclinical vaccines studies. The incumbent will be required to support team members to drive the design and logistics for in vivo studies, as well as take a hands-on role to support laboratory activities. As part of this team, you will assist in the development, coordination, and execution of animal models in a range of species to support preclinical vaccine development. You will be responsible for organizing and scheduling in vivo studies, coordinating across functional teams, and working in a collaborative environment. Your hard work, dedication to animal welfare and compliance, and rigorous scientific integrity will help evaluate key vaccine candidates and bring Pfizer vaccines to patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and an additional 3+ years relevant laboratory and/or vivarium experience required; OR a master's degree with more than 0+ years of experience.
• Technical experience in the development and execution of animal models of infectious disease and immunological assays required.
• Ability to work semi-independently adept at using personal computers – including word processing, spreadsheets, PRISM, PowerPoint and other relevant scientific software
• Motivated, flexible and interested in learning and developing new techniques and skills
• Ready to incorporate available AI tools into work processes
• Sitting, standing, walking, and repetitive procedures, light lifting; ability to analyze data and design experiments and present scientific concepts to colleagues.
• Local travel, adherence to all safe work practices and working within defined biosafety requirements.
• Flexibility to work late hours/weekends if needed.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Viral and/or bacterial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizing / coordinating with comparative medicine staff.
• Carry out animal procedures required to evaluate the immunogenicity and efficacy of vaccines and study of human pathogen infection and disease including tissue harvesting.
• Assist in the development of assays or animal models required to support various vaccine projects.
• Write documentation of all work in electronic notebook as required.
• Support colleagues in the laboratory by performing routine laboratory duties that can include preparation of media, stocking of reagents, ordering supplies, processing samples.
• Work efficiently as part of a team in a matrixed environment
• Demonstrate proficiency in following SOPs and proper handling of drug products; mastery of aseptic technique and familiarity with BSL2 and ABSL2 safety practices for working in the laboratory.
• Where applicable, perform job responsibilities in compliance with cGMP/GLP and all other regulatory agency requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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