Postdoctoral Fellow - CRD/ARD Process Development

Pfizer; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Groton, CT, to engage in cutting-edge research within the Pharmaceutical Sciences team. This role involves studying impurities in drug development, leveraging machine learning, and collaborating with various departments. Candidates must hold a PhD in Organic or Analytical Chemistry and possess strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Paid vacation and personal days

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Qualifications

• PhD in Organic or Analytical Chemistry required.
• Hands-on experience in HPLC and Mass Spectrometry.
• Willingness to make a minimum 2-year commitment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on impurity landscape during drug development.
• Analyze reaction outcomes and collect data for machine learning models.
• Present research at internal and external meetings.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

PhD in Organic or Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

Mass Spectrometry

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow - CRD/ARD Process Development page is loaded

Postdoctoral Fellow - CRD/ARD Process Development

Apply locations United States - Connecticut - Groton time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id 4931805

Why Patients Need you

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.

How You Will Achieve it

We are seeking a synthetic or analytical chemist to join Pharmaceutical Sciences as a postdoctoral fellow working in collaboration with Chemical Research & Development (CRD) and Analytical Research & Development (ARD) to study the formation of common impurities encountered during API process development. This will be accomplished through a data-driven approach leveraging cutting-edge machine learning workflows.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct research to explore the impurity landscape encountered during drug development.

• Analyze reaction outcomes using different analytical techniques

• Collect data for the development of predictive machine learning models

• Present research work at internal and external meetings and publish in high-impact journals.

• Contribute intellectually and at the bench to the design and analysis of studies.

• Collaborate with scientists and team members of various departments

• Represent Pfizer at scientific conferences by presenting research data.

• Build team skills and a culture of scientific excellence and continuous learning.

• Make decisions using technical knowledge under supervision.

Qualifications

Must -Have

• PhD. in Organic or Analytical Chemistry (or within 3 months of completing Ph.D. program). No industrial experience required.

• Successful record of scientific accomplishments evidenced by scientific publications and/or presentations with at least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal

• Willingness to make a minimum 2-year commitment

• No more than 2 years of post-degree experience.

• State of the art knowledge of modern synthetic methodology, including physical organic chemistry as it relates to reaction mechanism is expected. The ability to employ analytical tools, computational and statistical methodology, and automated laboratory technologies to enhance process development efficiency is desirable.

• Hands-on experience in HPLC and Mass spectrometry

• Expertise in structure elucidation and identification of products from complex mixtures.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to effectively influence the work of others and a general knowledge of drug development and the pharmaceutical industry are key.

Preferred Qualifications

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in applying machine learning algorithms and using data science workflows to solve problems.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Laboratory work requiring standing.

Working at a computer.

Ability to use sound scientific judgment and analyze data to advance programs.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Occasional travel may be required to participate in scientific conferences.

Other Job Details:

• Work Location On premise

• Must have work authorization in the US.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $62,700.00 to $104,500.00. 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.

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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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