Sr. Associate Scientist, External Lab Management

Pfizer • Pearl River, NY

3d • 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. Reporting to the Research & Development division, you will leverage advanced science and cutting-edge technologies to make a tangible impact on global health. Your work will be instrumental in ensuring drug safety and efficacy, supporting clinical trials, and accelerating the delivery of top-tier medicines to patients worldwide.
As a member of the Vendor Management team, you will be at the center of external laboratory oversight and everything you will do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality. You will be part of the larger Clinical Immunology and Diagnostics (CID) group within Pfizer’s Vaccines division. You will have the important role to select and monitor external labs in support of multiple vaccine programs. You will be relied on as a technical contributor to assess the assigned tasks and make decisions that involve direct application of your knowledge.

Requirements

• BA/BS with 3+ years of experience or MBA/MS with 0+ of experience
• Hands-on experience in cell culture and cell-based assays
• Proficiency in using relevant software for data analysis
• Fundamental laboratory skills, including sterile technique, cell culture, fluorescence-based cell counting, centrifugation, LN2 operation
• Strong background in assay design and result interpretation
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in using personal computers for word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, and scientific software

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with PBMC isolation
• Experience in drug discovery processes
• Expertise in vendor management
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance

Responsibilities

• Perform isolation of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs).
• Analyze, document and report experimental data in accordance with Pfizer/GCLP requirements.
• Support the efficient and compliant operation of the laboratory by developing appropriate processes and standard operating procedures, working with others to operate the laboratory, assist in maintaining inventory and by becoming an expert user in key areas of operation (such as LIMS and GDMS).
• Assist in the sourcing and maintenance of reagents required to maintain PBMC lab.
• Assist in shipping reagents, supplies and clinical samples to or from external partner laboratories worldwide.
• Contribute to work group goals, collaborate with team members, and participate as a team member
• Prioritize work to meet project deadlines, apply technical skills to assignments, and organize work according to departmental priorities
• Choose between alternatives to solve moderately complex problems, follow procedures with general instructions, and work under moderate supervision with regular review
• Interact with external vendors to obtain quotes and purchase reagents for lab operations
• Identify and report experimental problems, troubleshoot causative factors, implement necessary corrections after discussing with the supervisor, and train other analysts on established technologies while managing direct reports

Benefits

• participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary
• 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
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees