Senior Scientist: Bacterial Immunoassay & Vaccine Platforms

Pfizer; Pearl River (NY); Presencial; USD 94.000 - 156.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation, holidays and personal/​

Comprehensive health benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Pfizer is advancing vaccine development with a focus on immunoassay design, validation, and clinical testing. The role requires leading complex assays, collaborating across teams, and communicating results to stakeholders.

The candidate will work on innovative platforms, apply quality controls, and contribute to regulatory submissions while supporting preclinical and clinical programs. Relocation and visa considerations apply for U.S. hires.

Formación

• Advanced knowledge of immunological principles and bacterial vaccine evaluation.
• PhD in immunology, microbiology, biological sciences, or related discipline 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.

Responsabilidades

• Apply advanced knowledge of bacterial immunology, immunoassay platforms, and functional assay methodologies to support vaccine development programs.
• Serve as a technical expert in the development, optimization, qualification, validation, and lifecycle management of bacterial immunoassays.
• Lead assay activities across the development, including assay design, feasibility assessment, method optimization, validation, technology transfer, and clinical sample testing support.
• Develop and evaluate innovative approaches, methodologies, and hypotheses to improve assay performance and address scientific challenges.
• 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 compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
• Work independently, manage assigned priorities, and engage colleagues and cross-functional partners to address emerging scientific questions and program needs.
• Interpret and communicate complex data to project teams and stakeholders to support decisions across preclinical and clinical vaccine programs.
• Collaborate with clinical, statistical, regulatory, quality, and laboratory operations partners to support assay implementation and timely delivery of clinical testing data.
• Contribute to technical reports, regulatory submissions, scientific publications, and presentations.

Conocimientos

Advanced knowledge of immunology

Bacterial vaccine evaluation

Immunoassay development

ELISA

Multiplex immunoassays

Data analysis

Experimental design

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific communication

Educación

PhD in immunology or related field

MBA or MS with 7–8 years experience

BA/BS with 9–11 years experience

Herramientas

ELISA platforms

Immunoassay validation tools

Regulatory reporting knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Pfizer is advancing vaccine development with a focus on immunoassay design, validation, and clinical testing. The role requires leading complex assays, collaborating across teams, and communicating results to stakeholders.

The candidate will work on innovative platforms, apply quality controls, and contribute to regulatory submissions while supporting preclinical and clinical programs. Relocation and visa considerations apply for U.S. hires.