Associate Scientist (Sample Logistics and Solutions)

AECOM; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking a dedicated member for their Sample Logistics and Solutions team in Vaccine Research and Development. This role involves handling clinical trial samples, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and performing laboratory tasks. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and have some experience in a lab environment, along with proficiency in Microsoft applications.

Benefits

401(k) with Matching Contributions

Paid vacation and holidays

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry required.
• Ability to work in a lab environment and handle bodily fluids.
• Capacity to lift racks/boxes up to 10 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Receive samples from clinical trial sites and manage documentation.
• Perform sample aliquoting and storage tasks following regulatory guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining lab instruments and resolve shipment discrepancies.

Skills

Microsoft applications

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

**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.

**Role Summary**

The primary purpose of this job role is to function as a member of the Sample Logistics and Solutions (SLS) operations within Pfizer Vaccine Research and Development (VRD). The incumbent will be responsible for receiving samples from global clinical/study trials according to approved protocols and processes. The individual will participate in all aspects of tracking and documenting the chain of custody of samples. The incumbent's role will include sample receipt, documentation, storage, tracking, aliquoting, distribution to the testing labs, and sample disposal. The colleague will work in a team setting and will share roles and responsibilities as assigned by the team leader/manager.

**Role Responsibilities**

+ The incumbent will be required to complete all processes as detailed in Sample Logistics and Solutions Standard Operating Procedures. The colleague will perform job responsibilities in compliance with GXP and all other regulatory agency requirements.

+ The candidate will receive samples from clinical trial sites and enter samples into an electronic database management system.

+ Performs sample storage and retrieval using manual freezers and BiOS (automated freezer storage system).

+ Performs manual sample aliquoting and aliquoting using the Hamilton robotic instrument.

+ Ship samples and lab supplies to external and internal testing labs.

+ Assists in the general maintenance of the Hamilton robotic instruments.

+ Participates in the shipment discrepancy resolution process.

+ Completes documentation according to cGMP/GLP and all other regulatory agency requirements and archives documents as per applicable policies.

+ Carries out sample disposal/sample destruction according to regulated policies and procedures

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

**Basic Qualifications**

+ Bachelor of Science Degree or Bachelor of Arts Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

+ 0-5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry

+ Knowledgeable with Microsoft applications including Word Processing, Excel, and PowerPoint

+ Ability to work in a team setting

**PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS**

+ Work in a lab environment for the majority of the workday

+ Work with various types of bodily fluids

+ Ability to lift racks/boxes up to 10 lbs

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $58,500.00 to $97,500.00. 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.

**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**

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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