Associate Scientist, Reagent Logistics

Sourceabled; Pearl River (NY, AS); On-site; USD 69,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking an Associate Scientist, Reagent Logistics to support biologics reagents for vaccine programs in Pearl River, NY. You will perform aseptic processing, reagent prep, and culture growth under GLP/GMP guidelines, contributing to nonclinical and clinical targets.

The role emphasizes quality, teamwork, and meeting critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to advance in vaccine research operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or related discipline is required.
• 0–2 years of laboratory experience is preferred.
• Flexible and adaptable attitude to a dynamic work environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic serological processing and reagent preparation to support clinical testing.
• Grow bacterial cultures and handle buffers in compliance with GLP/GMP SOPs.
• Maintain inventory of reagents and components and document results.
• Author and revise SOPs and reports as appropriate.
• Support qualification of reagents and data organization/review.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent & collaborative

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related discipline

0-2 years laboratory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rangam is seeking candidates for a Direct Hire role as a Associate Scientist, Reagent Logistics with our client Pfizer, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies.

Seeking candidates in Pearl River, NY, or willing to relocate.

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.

As an Associate Scientist, you will be at the center of our operations and you’ll find that everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality. In this role, you will join a team of scientists focused on optimizing biologics reagents for vaccine programs. Your primary role is to support, assist and deliver reagents for nonclinical and clinical targets within Vaccines. Likewise, you’re expected to have a strong foundation in general scientific practice and the principles and concepts that will support meeting critical deadlines. You will be performing aseptic serological processing, preparation of buffers, and growing bacterial cultures, as necessary. All work is to be done in a compliant manner according to relevant SOP guidelines and GLP and/or GMP guidelines, as required.

How You Will Achieve It

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 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.

Qualifications Must-Have

• 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)
• 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.

Other Job Details

• Work Location Assignment: On Premise
• The annual base salary for this position ranges from $68,600.00 to $114,300.00.
• In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary.
• We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments.
• Benefits offered include 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.
• Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com).
• Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire.
• The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
• 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

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of Rangam Consultants, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.