Job Description

Why Patients Need You
Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best-in-class medicines to patients around the world.

What You Will Achieve
The role of the incumbent is to assist in the lab-based development and qualification of ligand binding immunoassays for the detection of antibodies to novel candidate vaccines in support of candidate vaccine programs. The incumbent will also be involved in testing of pre-clinical and clinical sera samples. Responsibilities include generation and characterization of reagents, performance of experiments for development and qualification of assays, assay throughput for the pre-clinical and clinical studies and writing related procedures and reports. As an integral member of this dynamic team, the incumbent must have a strong work ethic and be highly collaborative with the other group members. All work is to be done in a compliant manner according to relevant SOP guidelines and GLP and/or GCLP guidelines, when required.

How You Will Achieve It
Perform experiments to support development and qualification of ligand binding assays

Perform assays to support critical assay reagent evaluation, qualification and troubleshooting.

Execute testing of preclinical and clinical samples to meet program timelines

Collect, collate and analyze data on a per project basis and present summaries at the appropriate meetings

Assist in updating and writing documents including standard operating procedures (SOPs), reagent reports, and data archiving

Assist in maintaining the laboratory, including ordering/ restocking supplies, updating reagent inventory, and ensuring cleanliness

Satisfactorily complete all cGMP/GLP and safety training in conformance with Departmental requirements. Where applicable, performs job responsibilities in compliance with cGMP/GLP and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Must-Have
Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

BS in biological science, biochemistry or molecular biology

Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience

Ability to work independently and prioritize work assignments

Ability to work in a matrixed environment with shared resources and effectively communicate across teams

Excellent recordkeeping abilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint

Nice-to-Have
Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The position has physical requirements of basic office and laboratory work (sitting, standing, and walking).

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
None

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.