Sr Associate Scientist/Engineer Purification

About the role

Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. This role focuses on accelerating the delivery of best-in-class medicines through innovative design and process development in Bioprocess R&D.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute purification and recovery activities, incorporating literature reviews and experimental design in consultation with your supervisor
• Develop and test new hypotheses to enhance the understanding of recovery and purification processes
• Plan and implement operational efficiency improvements across Bioprocess R&D work processes
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, results, and methodologies with guidance, presenting findings effectively
• Present problems and propose solutions in group discussions, contributing to work group goals
• Independently analyze, interpret, and conclude experimental data, prioritizing work to meet project deadlines
• Apply technical skills to assignments, choosing between alternatives to solve moderately complex problems
• Follow procedures for assignments with general instructions, working under moderate supervision with regular review
• Identify activities to support team goals, participating and contributing effectively as a team member

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) with at least 3 years of experience or Master's degree (MBA/MS) with any years of experience
• Demonstrated expertise in independently designing, planning, and executing purification and recovery activities including chromatography, TFF, and NFF
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to apply them effectively in various scenarios
• Proficiency in experimental design and data interpretation
• Experience with operational efficiency improvements
• Ability to prioritize work to meet project deadlines
• Effective collaboration and communication skills

Qualifications

• PhD Degree (preferred)
• A sound understanding of statistical experimental design and analysis
• Proficiency with personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and relevant scientific software
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to choose between alternatives to solve moderately complex problems
• Proactive in identifying activities to support work group/project team goals
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity
• Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Benefits

• Comprehensive and generous benefits and programs
• 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

Pay

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $68,600.00 to $114,300.00. This position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary.

Schedule

This position is On Premise.