Associate Scientist (Innovation)

About the role

Join a highly collaborative team where you will contribute to the development, evaluation, and implementation of scientific and automation-driven solutions that enhance laboratory efficiency, data quality, and scalability. In this role, you will work at the intersection of bench science, process optimization, and emerging technologies, supporting modernization of assay workflows and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement new laboratory technologies, including automation, digital tools, and AI-enabled solutions for data analysis or workflow improvement.
• Support assay development, optimization, and troubleshooting activities, including experimental execution, data collection, and interpretation.
• Perform laboratory activities according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and established best practices, while supporting innovation-focused projects.
• Support documentation practices, including review of protocols, SOPs, and data archiving.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, automation specialists, and quality partners to ensure improvements are scientifically sound and compliant.
• Present results, experimental findings, or technology evaluations at group and project meetings; contribute to written summaries or progress updates as applicable.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a life science or related field with 0-2 years of laboratory experience.
• Hands-on laboratory experience including basic assay execution, pipetting, data collection, and experimental documentation.
• Demonstrated interest in innovation, automation, or process improvement.
• Early adopter mindset to pilot and champion emerging tools.
• Experience with laboratory robotics or automation for assay and workflow efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with assay development or optimization.
• Familiarity with LIMS, ELN, or data management systems.
• Experience with SOP development, method optimization, or assay transfers.
• Pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include 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, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mpfizerbenefits.com).

Pay

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $60,200.00 to $100,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary.

Schedule

On Premise