Process Chemistry Scientist for API Scale-Up

Pfizer; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Pfizer Matching

Retirement Savings Contribution

Paid Vacation/Holiday/Personal Days

Health Benefits

Job summary

Pfizer in Groton, CT seeks a synthetic organic chemist to join the Process Chemistry group within CRD. The role focuses on developing scalable processes to synthesize diverse APIs, including small molecules, peptides and lipids, in a collaborative, safety‑driven lab environment.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Chemistry, strong laboratory skills, and experience with analytical methods. Travel to external sites may be required; relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry with lab research experience.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred but not required.
• Strong synthetic organic chemistry knowledge and communication skills.
• Experience with peptide and lipid synthesis valued.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute synthetic routes to drug candidates.
• Develop scalable, safe, robust processes in lab.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across chemistry, analysis and engineering.
• Maintain accurate scientific notebooks and report results clearly.

Skills

Synthetic organic chemistry

Analytical methods

Data interpretation

Notebook/documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry

Job description

Pfizer in Groton, CT seeks a synthetic organic chemist to join the Process Chemistry group within CRD. The role focuses on developing scalable processes to synthesize diverse APIs, including small molecules, peptides and lipids, in a collaborative, safety‑driven lab environment.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Chemistry, strong laboratory skills, and experience with analytical methods. Travel to external sites may be required; relocation assistance is available.