Associate Scientist

Pfizer Pfizer · Pharma · MA

Associate Scientist role at Pfizer focused on developing and applying analytical methodologies for biological therapeutics, including HPLC/UPLC, SDS-PAGE, iCE, and CE. Requires a B.S. degree and 0-2 years of experience with biological molecules and analytical techniques. Experience in protein biochemistry and drug development is desired.

What you'd actually do

  1. Responsible for performing HPLC/ UPLC, SDS-PAGE, iCE, and CE and applying these methods to a broad range of biotherapeutics for early and late stage products.
  2. The candidate must be able to interact effectively with multi-disciplinary project teams.
  3. The candidate is expected to tabulate data, provide data interpretation to their teams and to their customers.
  4. Revise/review/author test methods and technical reports

Skills

Required

  • B.S. degree in biochemistry, analytical chemistry, chemistry, or related discipline
  • 0-2 years of experience working with biological molecules
  • Experience using HPLC/ UPLC, SDS-PAGE, iCE, and CE
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Cooperation and teamwork skills
  • Self-awareness
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations
  • Ability to perform complex data analysis

Nice to have

  • Knowledge in protein biochemistry
  • Knowledge in analytical chemistry
  • Peptide mapping for analysis of biologicals including proteins, antibodies, peptides, and conjugates
  • Industrial experience
  • Understanding of the drug development process
  • GMP/GLP knowledge