Associate Scientist Jobs in Seattle, WA

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of industrial experience, or a master’s degree with 0–2 years of experience, in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or a relevant field.
• Relevant research experience in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to grasp scientific concepts, interpret complex data, and formulate new hypotheses.
• Competency in aseptic laboratory technique and the ability to design and conduct complex experiments and interpret data.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in collaborative projects and the ability to communicate effectively with scientists and management in a highly matrixed organization.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with high-throughput bioreactor platforms, including ambr15 and ambr250 systems.
• Expertise in fed-batch or perfusion bioreactor operations, including process setup, control, troubleshooting, and scale-up of mammalian cell culture processes.
• Proficiency in process modeling and multivariate data analysis for process characterization and predictive process understanding.
• Experience with Python programming, workflow automation, or app development to create tools that improve experimental planning, data analysis, visualization, and knowledge-sharing for process development scientists.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments using appropriate scale-down models, such as shake flasks and bioreactors, to develop robust, high-yield, scalable manufacturing processes.
• Serve as the upstream technical lead and ensure accurate technology transfer to pilot and GMP manufacturing facilities.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing campaigns as needed.
• Document data accurately and promptly in electronic lab notebooks.
• Author technical reports and contribute to relevant sections of regulatory submissions, including INDs and BLAs.
• Participate in lab and project team discussions about experimental design and data interpretation.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient, and harmonious laboratory environment as a collaborative team member.
• Occasionally perform essential weekend tasks, such as passaging flasks or sampling bioreactors.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer matching contributions and an additional Pfizer retirement savings contribution.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Potential relocation assistance based on business needs and/or eligibility.
• Eligibility to participate in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan, with a bonus target of 7.5% of base salary.