Hands-On Vaccine Research Scientist

Pfizer; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pfizer in Pearl River, NY seeks a hands‑on laboratory role focused on analytical testing, sample prep, and instrumentation operation to support vaccine development programs. You will work with experienced scientists, gaining expertise in analytical methods and data integrity.

The role emphasizes documentation, method transfer, and teamwork in a compliant lab setting with standard procedures. Relevant degree and 0–2 years of lab experience are expected.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• 0+ to 2 years of relevant laboratory experience; internship/academic experience may count.
• Strong documentation, detail orientation and ability to learn analytic methods quickly.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing to support vaccine process development, formulation and release.
• Prepare samples and operate analytical instruments per procedures.
• Support method development, verification and troubleshooting under guidance.
• Analyze data, summarize results, and report observations to supervisor.
• Document work contemporaneously in electronic notebooks with traceable records.
• Assist with preparation of protocols, reports, and method qualification docs.

Skills

HPLC/UPLC

UV/Vis spectroscopy

Data analysis

Documentation practices

Team collaboration

ELN

LIMS

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry

Related scientific discipline

Tools

ELN

LIMS

Microsoft Excel

Chromatography Data Systems

Job description

Pfizer in Pearl River, NY seeks a hands‑on laboratory role focused on analytical testing, sample prep, and instrumentation operation to support vaccine development programs. You will work with experienced scientists, gaining expertise in analytical methods and data integrity.

The role emphasizes documentation, method transfer, and teamwork in a compliant lab setting with standard procedures. Relevant degree and 0–2 years of lab experience are expected.