Associate Scientist, Reagent Logistics

About the role

Pfizer is seeking an Associate Scientist to join a team focused on optimizing biologics reagents for vaccine programs. The role involves supporting, assisting, and delivering reagents for nonclinical and clinical targets within Vaccines.

Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic serological processing, reagent preparation, and bacterial culture growth to support high throughput clinical and nonclinical testing in Vaccines.
• Complete all work in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements.
• Utilize time management, organization, detail orientation, and strong interpersonal skills to effectively perform tasks to support clinical immunology and diagnostics.
• Complete ad hoc tasks to support the successful qualification of reagents, including data organization/review and authoring of qualification documents, as appropriate.
• Maintain detailed inventory of reagents, consumables, and components.
• Author and revise SOPs and reports, as appropriate.
• Apply technical skills to complete assigned work within own work group/project team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 0-2 Years of experience in a laboratory environment. (Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or related discipline preferred)
• A flexible and adaptable attitude to accommodate a dynamic work environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to multitask and successfully manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

Nice-to-Have

• Working knowledge of aseptic technique
• PBMC isolation and external lab management
• Organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft systems such as Office suite, Outlook, Etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to lift 25lbs.

Qualifications

• Must-have qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree with 0-2 Years of experience in a laboratory environment.
• Flexible and adaptable attitude to accommodate a dynamic work environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to multitask and successfully manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to support each of life’s moments.
• Includes 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.