USA - Bench Scientist - II - USD (contract)

About the role

This position supports drug discovery by performing in vitro experiments to assess the off-target pharmacology of novel compounds using both cellular and biochemical assays.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and as part of a team to design, execute, and analyze/interpret data from biochemical and in vitro cell-based assays.
• Run early in-vitro safety screening assays (384-well plate based; medium throughput) using a range of in vitro cell-based, enzyme, and transporter assays.
• Perform aseptic cell culture work for multiple cell lines to support screening efforts.
• Maintain detailed experimental records and prepare study summaries and technical reports.
• Use analysis tools such as Excel, GraphPad Prism, and PowerPoint for experimental documentation, data analysis, and presentations.
• Contribute to building an innovative culture that embraces scientific excellence, urgency, partnerships with key stakeholders, continuous learning, and improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of pertinent laboratory experience in Pharmacology or a related field.
• Previous experience running cell/enzyme-based assay platforms in a medium to high throughput environment.
• Experience using plate-based instrumentation (liquid handling, fluorescent plate readers, plate-based scintillation counters).
• Cell culture experience.
• Eagerness to learn new laboratory techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• Team player attitude.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to troubleshoot problems independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of receptor pharmacology principles.
• Experience with Molecular Devices FLIPR, Revity Envision and Envision Nexus, Perkin Elmer MicroBeta2 platforms.
• Experience using Revity Signals Electronic Notebook.

Pay

Pay rate range: 46–51 USD hourly. Eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available based on eligibility, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• Supplemental and voluntary life insurance.
• 401(K).
• Commuter benefit program.

Contractors are employed through Atrium, Pfizer’s third-party payrolling partner, and benefits are provided by Atrium.