Senior Bioassay Scientist – Vaccine Development

Pfizer; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching contributions

Generous benefits package

Paid vacation/holiday/personal days

Health and dental coverage

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a laboratory-based role within the Vaccines Early BioProcess Analytical Development group in the United States. You will perform bioassay sample testing, method development and qualification, supporting early vaccine development including ELISAs and cell-based assays.

You will document experiments, analyze data in an electronic notebook, and contribute to technical reports and development documents.

Qualifications

• Must have: BA/BS with 3–5 years of relevant experience OR MA/MS in biology with 0–3 years relevant experience.
• Must have: Prior research experience in an analytical lab.
• Must have: Good working knowledge of antibody–antigen interactions and bioassay analytical techniques.
• Must have: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have: Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and relevant scientific software.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample testing in support of vaccine development, including bioprocess and formulation development, release, stability, characterization, and adjuvant compatibility studies.
• Discuss conclusions with the manager after performing calculations.
• Document experiments and analyze data using an electronic laboratory notebook.
• Contribute to the authoring of development reports, analytical test methods, and method qualification reports.
• Read scientific literature to stay current in the area.
• Provide daily laboratory operations support.

Skills

Analytical lab experience

Bioassay techniques

Communication skills

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Antibody–antigen knowledge

Education

BA/BS in biology

MA/MS in biology

Tools

Electronic lab notebook

Job description

Pfizer is seeking a laboratory-based role within the Vaccines Early BioProcess Analytical Development group in the United States. You will perform bioassay sample testing, method development and qualification, supporting early vaccine development including ELISAs and cell-based assays.

You will document experiments, analyze data in an electronic notebook, and contribute to technical reports and development documents.