USA - Molecular and Cellular Biologist - I - USD

Pfizer; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

Job summary

Pfizer in Andover, MA is seeking a Molecular and Cellular Biologist I for a 1-year contract on-site. The role supports multi-omics and systems biology approaches to enhance recombinant protein production in CHO cells.

Responsibilities include designing and executing molecular biology experiments (transfection, CHO culture, sampling), analyzing gene copies, transcripts, and protein handling; interpreting data with bioinformatics and statistics; documenting findings and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioengineering, systems biology, or a related field required.
• 0-2 years of relevant laboratory or biotechnology-industry experience.
• Experience with mammalian and/or CHO cell culture, antibody production, multi-omics technologies, molecular perturbation methods, and regulated laboratory environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute molecular and cellular biology experiments involving CHO cell cultures for multi-omics analyses.
• Design and execute experiments to examine gene copies, transcript levels, protein folding, assembly, trafficking, secretion, and degradation.
• Analyze and interpret data using statistical, bioinformatics, and pathway-analysis tools.
• Document findings and prepare technical reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Collaborate with cell-line development scientists, bioprocess engineers, analytical scientists, and computational biologists.
• Comply with laboratory safety and data-integrity requirements.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular biology

Experimental design

Data analysis

Communication

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in molecular biology or related field

Tools

PCR/qPCR

Immunoblotting

FACS

Microscopy

DNA/RNA extraction

Job description

USA - Molecular and Cellular Biologist - I - USD (Contract)

Andover, MA, United States (On-site)

Contract (1 year 1 day)

Published 2 days ago

PCR/RT - PCR/qPCR

Communication

molecular biology

Cell Culture

Biotechnology

PCR

Summary:

The Molecular and Cellular Biologist will support efforts to apply multi-omics & systems biology approaches to improve mammalian cell culture performance for the production of recombinant proteins.

Job Responsibilities:

Design and execute molecular and cellular biology experiments involving the transfection, passaging, and sampling of CHO cell cultures to generate substrate for multi-omics analyses.

Design and execute experiments to examine gene copies, transcript levels, protein folding, assembly, trafficking, secretion, and degradation.

Analyze and interpret data using statistical, bioinformatics, and pathway-analysis tools.

Document findings and prepare technical reports, presentations, and manuscripts.

Collaborate with cell-line development scientists, bioprocess engineers, analytical scientists, and computational biologists.

Comply with laboratory safety and data-integrity requirements.

Skills:

Strong experimental design, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques (e.g. aseptic technique, cell transfection, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, electrophoresis, molecular cloning, DNA/RNA sequencing, immunoblotting, FACS, microscopy).

Familiarity with multi-omics study design, bioinformatics, statistical analysis, and systems biology.

Strong understanding of molecular cell biology fundamentals including DNA replication, transcription, translation, proteostasis, metabolism, cellular stress mechanisms, and their relation to recombinant protein production.

Effective written and verbal communication.

Ability to work well and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Strong attention to experimental rigor, documentation, reproducibility, and scientific integrity.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioengineering, systems biology, or a related field required.

0-2 years of relevant laboratory or biotechnology-industry experience.

Experience with mammalian and/or CHO cell culture, antibody production, multi-omics technologies, molecular perturbation methods, and regulated laboratory environments is preferred.

Pay Rate Range

Min Pay Rate $29

Max Pay Rate $33

Currency USD

Unit hourly

Additional Notes

Please note that contractors are engaged to provide services to Pfizer on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third-party payrolling partner.

This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at Pfizer. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.

Benefits Information

Comprehensive Benefits Package available based on eligibility

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Supplemental and Voluntary Life Insurance