Senior Analytical Scientist, Biotherapeutics & Vaccines

Pfizer Inc.; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Pfizer matching

Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Pfizer Inc. in Chesterfield, MO is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist to join Analytical R&D, focusing on development of biological therapeutics and vaccines.

You will apply analytical methods to assess product quality, detect impurities, and characterize materials, enabling robust process development and lot release. The role requires meticulous documentation, data integrity, and collaboration in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience or Master’s with 0-2 years.
• Experience with Quality Systems and Good Documentation Practices.
• Knowledge of drug development for biotherapeutics and vaccines is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, troubleshoot, and utilize analytical methodologies to support process development of biotherapeutics, vaccines and oligonucleotides.
• Proficient in a range of analytical methods including HPLC, colorimetric, and electrophoresis assays.

Skills

HPLC

Colorimetric assays

Electrophoresis assays

Analytical methodologies

Data documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field

Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field

Tools

Quality Systems

Good Documentation Practices

AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot)

Job description

Pfizer Inc. in Chesterfield, MO is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist to join Analytical R&D, focusing on development of biological therapeutics and vaccines.

You will apply analytical methods to assess product quality, detect impurities, and characterize materials, enabling robust process development and lot release. The role requires meticulous documentation, data integrity, and collaboration in a fast-paced team.