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Associate Scientist, Cell Culture
$60K - $100K/yr(employer-provided)
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Description
Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that transform patients' lives. Central to this mission is our Research and Development team, which strives to convert advanced science and cutting-edge technologies into impactful therapies and vaccines. Whether you are engaged in discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, your role is crucial. You will leverage innovative design and process development capabilities to expedite the delivery of top tier medicines to patients globally. By integrating advanced scientific knowledge with practical applications, we aim to bring the most effective treatments to those in need, fulfilling our commitment to improving health outcomes worldwide.
What You Will Achieve
Join a collaborative laboratory team where you will perform mammalian cell culture, reagent preparation, and routine laboratory activities that enable high‑quality scientific work supporting vaccine development and clinical testing. In this role, you will work within a regulated laboratory environment, following established quality and compliance expectations while supporting reliable day‑to‑day laboratory operations.
You will support laboratory documentation and data practices, including protocol and SOP review, data analysis, and archiving, while contributing to troubleshooting efforts, qualification activities, and laboratory projects. Through collaboration with team members, participation in meetings, and completion of required training, you will continue to build technical, communication, and teamwork skills—growing your impact within a supportive, team‑oriented scientific environment
How You Will Achieve It
Perform mammalian cell culture, reagent preparation, and other assigned laboratory activities according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Perform job responsibilities in compliance with GxP regulations.
Maintain a detailed inventory of reagents and order laboratory supplies, as needed for daily laboratory operations.
Review documentation associated with protocols and SOPs, including data archiving, data review.
Collect and analyze data to support troubleshooting, qualification, and other lab projects. Present results at group meetings and project meetings. Write monthly progress report if applicable.
Build team skills and collaborate effectively within the work group.
Stay current on all departmental and corporate training.
Follow procedures for assigned tasks and seek guidance when necessary.
Qualifications
Must-Have
BA/BS in life science (e.g. biology, cell biology, immunology, virology, microbiology) with 0-2 years of experience
Hands-on experience with mammalian cells, aseptic technique, pipetting, microscopy, performing simple calculations, basic problem-solving
Proficiency in computer skills, including word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant scientific software
Strong attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication
Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment
Nice-To-Have
Pharmaceutical and biotech drug discovery experience
Experience in flow cytometry
Experience in bioassays designed to assess antibody functionality
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is primarily performed at the laboratory bench or at an office desk using a computer. The job involves lifting loads, generally not more than 10 pounds
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Non-standard hours (weekends, holidays) may apply on occasional or rotational basis, in accordance with business need.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
Sunshine Act
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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