Senior Associate, Digital Laboratory Solutions

Pfizer, S.A. de C.V; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate for Digital Laboratory Solutions to enhance laboratory environments through innovative technology. This pivotal role involves collaborating with laboratory scientists, managing projects, and supporting digital solutions that streamline workflows. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital lab solutions, excellent communication skills, and experience with both Windows and Linux systems. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving patient outcomes by leveraging cutting-edge technology in a dynamic R&D setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in digital lab solutions or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of lab data management practices.
• Experience with Windows and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key technical contact for lab solutions at R&D labs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support lab data workflows.
• Perform system administration duties for lab hardware.

Skills

Digital Laboratory Solutions

System Administration

Communication Skills

Windows Administration

Linux Administration

Lab Data Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

Master's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma with Experience

Tools

Chromatography Systems

Mass Spectrometry

Flow Cytometry

Sequencing Technologies

Cloud Services

Job description

Senior Associate, Digital Laboratory Solutions

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 Digital takes pride in being at the forefront of innovation, harnessing cutting-edge smart technology that profoundly impacts our patients' lives.

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

The Senior Associate, Digital Laboratory Solutions supports the laboratory environment at Pfizer’s Bothell, WA R&D labs. Working closely with laboratory scientists, the role will support all digital technology in the laboratory, including PCs and specialized lab equipment.

This position involves participating in projects such as deploying and upgrading enterprise and instrumentation-specific software, and installing and configuring servers and databases.

The role collaborates with peers across the Digital Laboratory Solutions organization to ensure adherence to global standards and may involve global projects.

Work will be executed individually or in teams, leveraging technical and subject matter expertise to achieve results.

Role Responsibilities

• Act as a key technical contact for Digital Laboratory Solutions at Pfizer’s R&D labs in Bothell, WA.
• Collaborate with local and global stakeholders to understand, document, and support laboratory data workflows.
• Communicate actively and proactively with laboratory staff regarding changes or incidents.
• Perform system administration duties for lab hardware and information systems.
• Manage local projects and coordinate global initiatives relevant to the site.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers to ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for outsourced service providers supporting lab environments.
• Implement and support workflows for laboratory systems, including computer, OS, security, compliance, and data management.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with three years of experience in digital laboratory solutions; or a Master’s degree with one year; or an Associate's degree with six years; or eight years of relevant experience with a high school diploma.
• Understanding of systems supporting chromatography, mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, sequencing, etc.
• Knowledge of lab data management practices.
• Experience with Windows and Linux environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in multi-tier application architecture deployment and support.
• Knowledge of security practices and cloud services impacting lab systems.
• Scripting or software development experience.
• Strong Windows and Linux administration skills.
• Understanding of networking concepts like TCP/IP, DNS.
• Experience with vendors such as Waters, Agilent, Thermo Fisher.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to carry desktop computers and maneuver around lab equipment.

Work Schedule and Travel

• May require work outside normal hours and travel to other R&D sites.

Additional Details

• Application deadline: May 19, 2025.
• Work location: On-premise, 5 days a week.