Senior Scientist, Bacterial Immunoassay Development

Pfizer Inc.; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Retirement savings contribution

Paid vacation

Holiday & personal days

Caregiver/ parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Pfizer Inc. is actively seeking a vaccine-immunology expert to advance bacterial immunoassay development and support preclinical and clinical programs.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration across R&D teams to deliver robust assay solutions and data for regulatory submissions. You will lead development activities, validate assays, and contribute to technical reports and publications, while ensuring data quality and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of immunological principles and bacterial vaccine evaluation.
• PhD in immunology, microbiology, biological sciences, or related field with 0 to 3 years of experience OR MBA/MS with 7 to 8 years of experience OR BA/BS with 9 to 11 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in immunoassay development, qualification, validation, and clinical testing.
• Hands-on experience with ELISA, multiplex immunoassays, functional antibody assays, or related immunological techniques.
• Strong capabilities in experimental design, data analysis, troubleshooting, and scientific problem-solving.
• Ability to lead scientific initiatives and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced knowledge of bacterial immunology, immunoassay platforms, and functional assay methodologies to support vaccine development programs.
• Serve as a technical expert in development, qualification, validation, and lifecycle management of bacterial immunoassays.
• Lead assay activities across development, including assay design, feasibility assessment, method optimization, validation, technology transfer, and clinical sample testing support.
• Develop and evaluate innovative approaches and hypotheses to improve assay performance.
• Resolve moderately complex scientific and technical issues involving assay performance, data interpretation, and clinical study support.
• Adapt and refine established methodologies while maintaining data quality, reproducibility, and regulatory compliance.
• Work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate with cross-functional partners.
• Interpret and communicate complex data to project teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with clinical, statistical, regulatory, quality, and lab operations to support assay implementation.
• Contribute to technical reports, regulatory submissions, scientific publications, and presentations.

Skills

Immunoassay development

ELISA

Multiplex immunoassays

Functional antibody assays

Experimental design

Data analysis

Scientific problem solving

Leadership across teams

Communication skills

Education

PhD in immunology, microbiology, biological sciences or related

MBA/MS with 7–8 years of experience

BA/BS with 9–11 years of experience

Job description

Pfizer Inc. is actively seeking a vaccine-immunology expert to advance bacterial immunoassay development and support preclinical and clinical programs.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration across R&D teams to deliver robust assay solutions and data for regulatory submissions. You will lead development activities, validate assays, and contribute to technical reports and publications, while ensuring data quality and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.