Research Associate III (Peptide / Protein Chemistry)

Pfizer; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a Research Associate III to support the drug development team with peptide/protein chemistry expertise, focusing on assay development, characterization of peptides and formulations, and wet-lab operations.

The role requires MSc/PhD in chemistry or related life sciences, plus peer-reviewed wet-lab experience in peptide/protein research. Strong data analysis and collaborative skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• MSc degree with further experience, or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related Life Sciences, or equivalent experience.
• Wet lab experience in a molecular biology lab with peptide or protein research background.
• Experience with executing and developing analytical methods and assays to characterize peptides or proteins.

Responsibilities

• Execute and optimise assays to characterise peptides and peptide formulations.
• Develop novel assays to address future bioanalysis needs.
• Develop quality control testing and characterisation assays.
• Provide general wet lab support for in-vitro scientists.
• Collaborate with Discovery and CMC Teams to address peptide characterisation needs.
• Maintain accurate records for all experiments and studies.
• Analyse large datasets and generate research reports.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-prioritisation

Co-operative attitude

Confidentiality

Thrives in fast-paced lab environment

Education

MSc/PhD in Chemistry or related Life Sciences

Tools

LC (RP/SEC-HPLC)

DLS / SLS

LCMS (preferred)

Job description

Research Associate III (Peptide / Protein Chemistry)

Purpose of the Job: The Scientist will support the drug development team, leveraging technical expertise in analytical chemistry to support the discovery and characterization of novel drug candidates and their clinical formulations.

The Impact you will have:

• Executing and optimising assays to characterise peptides and peptide formulations
• Developing novel assays to address future bioanalysis needs
• Developing quality control testing and characterisation assays
• Providing general wet lab support for our in-vitro scientists
• With short notice, working with the Discovery and CMC Teams to address their immediate peptide characterisation needs
• Maintaining accurate written and computer-based records for all experiments and studies
• Analysing large datasets and generating research reports

From time to time, other duties may include:

• Undertaking any necessary training and/or development
• Carrying out such other duties as necessary to assist in the smooth and efficient operation of the laboratory and facilities, including cleaning and maintenance

Required skills, education and experience:

• MSc degree with further experience, or PhD degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related Life Sciences, or have equivalent academic and/or industrial experience
• Wet lab experience in a molecular biology lab (industry or academia) with peptide or protein research background
• Experience with executing and developing analytical methods and assays to characterise peptides or proteins
• Experience with biological molecule characterisation techniques, e.g. LC (RP/SEC-HPLC), DLS / SLS
• Comfortable in a fast-paced laboratory environment
• Able to work methodically whilst delivering results to a high standard
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have a co-operative, flexible attitude towards work
• Able to self-prioritise and mange own work with minimal supervision
• Disciplined and considerate of confidentiality and security at all times
• Preferred: Experience with LCMS advantageous
• Experience working in a biotech start-up advantageous

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