Process Development Scientist

Pfizer, S.A. de C.V; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving global health through innovative vaccine research. As a Scientist in Vaccine Research and Development, you will play a pivotal role in discovering novel vaccines for significant diseases. Your expertise in fermentation and purification processes will be crucial in optimizing vaccine production. Collaborate with a dynamic team, apply cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to life-changing therapies that impact patients worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization committed to breakthroughs that enhance patient lives.

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Paid vacation and personal days

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Relocation assistance

Paid caregiver/parental leave

Comprehensive benefits programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fermentation and purification processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft systems and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Perform fermentation and purification experiments for vaccine candidates.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize processes and technologies.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Python

Java

MATLAB

JMP

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

MS in related scientific discipline

Tools

FPLC / HPLC

SEC-MALS

SDS-PAGE

UV-Vis

Job description

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.

Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life-changing medicines to the world.

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

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.

What You Will Achieve

All over the world, Pfizer colleagues work together to positively impact health for everyone, everywhere. In your role, you'll work as a part of Pfizer Vaccine Research and Development, which seeks to discover novel vaccines (prophylactic and therapeutic) for the prevention and treatment of significant human diseases (e.g., infectious diseases, oncology) using a variety of vaccine technology platforms combined with immunomodulatory agents.

As a 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. Your strong foundation in general scientific practice, its principles and concepts will help in meeting critical deadlines. You will be relied on as a technical contributor to assess the assigned tasks and make decisions that involve direct application of your knowledge.You will perform diverse fermentation and purification experiments required to optimize the production of vaccine candidates using broad range of novel techniques. You will also perform analysis and characterization of isolated macromolecules with various bioanalytical methodologies. Additionally, you will also be required to work irregular hours as necessary.

It is your hard work and dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

How You Will Achieve It

• Apply technical skills to complete assigned work within own work group/project team.
• Assist with screening microbial serotype candidates using high throughput fermentation systems
• Setup and safely operate lab process scale fermenters and purification equipment as assigned
• Assist in optimization and scale-up of fermentation processes as assigned
• Assist in development , optimization, and scale-up of recovery/purification processes for isolation of vaccine candidates up to pilot plant scale
• Assist in process transfer to manufacturing group as necessary
• Present problems and propose solutions in discussion with group members.
• Offers insights based on experience to group members to help solve problems
• Collaborate with colleagues towards introduction of new technologies to improve and accelerate process development and improve process efficiency
• Maintain an organized and clean laboratory space, maintain a rotating stock of supplies
• Independently analyze, interpret, and provide conclusions and present experimental data
• Present periodic status updates to the group. Prepare technical reports, as needed
• Communicate daily work in an organized lab notebook, such as Signals
• Work closely with a team and communicate effectively to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Execute analyses to characterize products.
• Assist in developing new assays and adapt existing assays to new materials.
• Discuss analytical issues with team members to help advance objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline with minimum 5 years or MS degree with 3 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft systems such as Office suite, Outlook, etc..
• Good working knowledge Python, Java, MATLAB, JMP, etc..
• Knowledge and ability to independently design, plan, and execute assigned fermentation and purification/recovery experiments
• Desired good working knowledge of unit operations in upstream and downstream processing: Cell banking, fermentation, batch and continuous centrifugation, ultra/diafiltration, and chromatographic techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Nice-to-Have

• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Any related laboratory experience
• Proficiency and ability to utilize various techniques such as bioanalyzer, FPLC / HPLC, SEC-MALS, SDS-PAGE, UV-Vis, etc..
• Independently analyze and provide conclusions regarding experimental data generated.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

Sunshine Act

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.

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.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Available to work off-peak hours as required

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.

What You Will Achieve

All over the world, Pfizer colleagues work together to positively impact health for everyone, everywhere. In your role, you'll work as a part of Pfizer Vaccine Research and Development, which seeks to discover novel vaccines (prophylactic and therapeutic) for the prevention and treatment of significant human diseases (e.g., infectious diseases, oncology) using a variety of vaccine technology platforms combined with immunomodulatory agents.

As a 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. Your strong foundation in general scientific practice, its principles and concepts will help in meeting critical deadlines. You will be relied on as a technical contributor to assess the assigned tasks and make decisions that involve direct application of your knowledge.You will perform diverse fermentation and purification experiments required to optimize the production of vaccine candidates using broad range of novel techniques. You will also perform analysis and characterization of isolated macromolecules with various bioanalytical methodologies. Additionally, you will also be required to work irregular hours as necessary.

It is your hard work and dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

How You Will Achieve It

• Apply technical skills to complete assigned work within own work group/project team.
• Assist with screening microbial serotype candidates using high throughput fermentation systems
• Setup and safely operate lab process scale fermenters and purification equipment as assigned
• Assist in optimization and scale-up of fermentation processes as assigned
• Assist in development , optimization, and scale-up of recovery/purification processes for isolation of vaccine candidates up to pilot plant scale
• Assist in process transfer to manufacturing group as necessary
• Present problems and propose solutions in discussion with group members.
• Offers insights based on experience to group members to help solve problems
• Collaborate with colleagues towards introduction of new technologies to improve and accelerate process development and improve process efficiency
• Maintain an organized and clean laboratory space, maintain a rotating stock of supplies
• Independently analyze, interpret, and provide conclusions and present experimental data
• Present periodic status updates to the group. Prepare technical reports, as needed
• Communicate daily work in an organized lab notebook, such as Signals
• Work closely with a team and communicate effectively to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Execute analyses to characterize products.
• Assist in developing new assays and adapt existing assays to new materials.
• Discuss analytical issues with team members to help advance objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline with minimum 5 years or MS degree with 3 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft systems such as Office suite, Outlook, etc..
• Good working knowledge Python, Java, MATLAB, JMP, etc..
• Knowledge and ability to independently design, plan, and execute assigned fermentation and purification/recovery experiments
• Desired good working knowledge of unit operations in upstream and downstream processing: Cell banking, fermentation, batch and continuous centrifugation, ultra/diafiltration, and chromatographic techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Nice-to-Have

• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Any related laboratory experience
• Proficiency and ability to utilize various techniques such as bioanalyzer, FPLC / HPLC, SEC-MALS, SDS-PAGE, UV-Vis, etc..
• Independently analyze and provide conclusions regarding experimental data generated.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

Sunshine Act

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.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Available to work off-peak hours as required

Work Location Assignment:On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $77,100.00 to $128,500.00. 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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