Job Description
Why Patients Need You
Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best-in-class medicines to patients around the world.
What You Will Achieve
Worldwide Research and Development (WRD) at Pfizer combines research and technology units that have deep disease area expertise and cutting-edge science and platforms to discover and develop innovative therapeutic programs in small molecules and biotherapeutics, including vaccines. In your role, you will work closely with other scientists and apply your background/skills to advance Pfizer's biotherapeutic portfolio.
As a Scientist, you will be at the center of our operations and you’ll find that everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality. You will be recognized as a technical expert and a scientific contributor. With your deep knowledge of the discipline, you will be an active team member who influences at the project team level. You will be using your scientific judgment to adapt standard methods and techniques by applying prior work experience and consulting others. Your ability to plan will help in preparing short-term work activities on projects. Your creativity in developing novel processes and new ideas will be used frequently. You will undertake mentoring activities to guide your team members.
It is your hard work and dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It
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Design, develop and implement ligand-binding assays (e.g., ELISA, MSD, Gyrolab) to measure protein concentration of drug and/or biomarker and detect the presence of anti-drug antibody in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Perform data analysis and interpretation and draw conclusions regarding progress and results of work, utilizing the data for appropriate decision making. Gather input from colleagues, literature, and additional resources to assist in project advancement.
Qualifications
Must-Have
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BSc with at least 5+ years relevant experience, with a focus on ligand binding assay development; MSc with at least 2+ years relevant experience with a focus on ligand binding assay development.
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Industry experience with a focus in biotherapeutics and a strong record of scientific achievement; excellent communication skills.
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Proven track record in the area of biotherapeutics bioanalysis with understanding of a broad range of bioanalytical platforms. Proven presentation skills.
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Knowledge and hands-on experience developing ligand-binding assays, utilizing various platforms and demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills.
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Broad understanding and skill in areas of bioanalytical laboratory techniques for biotherapeutics (knowledge of ligand-binding assays is essential).
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Proven ability to generate high quality data against challenging timelines.
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Strong organizational and time management skills in order to balance working on multiple projects in parallel.
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Ability to communicate across site and discipline to enable maximum impact of bioanalytical science.
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Knowledge of biotherapeutic structure, pharmacology, disposition and immunogenicity and the impact on assay selection.
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Ability to author technical documents such as data summary reports and analytical procedures. Collaborative skills and effective partnering skills in a complex, multi-discipline organizational model.
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Candidates with the requisite skills who also have qPCR/dPCR experience and/or experience with automated instrumentation programming and use will be strongly considered.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
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