Senior Associate Scientist
| Company | Pfizer |
|---|---|
| Location | Andover, MA, USA |
| Salary | $66500 – $110900 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree with 0+ years of experience; OR an associate’s degree with 4 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience.
- Strong working knowledge of analytical chemistry principles
- Ability to perform complex data analysis
- Proficiency in troubleshooting technical issues
- Experience in planning and carrying out experiments independently
- Competence with complex instrumentation and software
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Contribute to immediate work group goals and collaborate with team members to achieve project objectives
- Develop analytical methods for characterizing and supporting the manufacturing of therapeutic proteins and vaccines
- Implement technology and continuous process development to ensure success in drug discovery programs
- Serve as the primary Technical Expert for manufacturing methods, conducting scientific studies and recommending improvements for reliability, cost, safety, compliance, and environmental performance
- Support lab-scale processes and scaled-up processes for internal pilot production facilities
- Troubleshoot and improve established analytical test methods, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
- Represent Analytical Technology Research and Development in cross-functional project teams and participate in technical writing, review of analytical documentation, and regulatory submissions
- Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a clean, safe, and functional order, complying with safety and regulatory requirements
- Independently plan and perform work assignments, interpret and present data, and provide analytical support for product transfers, new product development, and cost improvement projects
- Develop methods for Large Molecules Drug Products, while prioritizing work to meet project deadlines and solving moderately complex problems under moderate supervision
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong knowledge and experience with international CMC regulatory requirements
- Familiarity with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP)
- Technical capability in several major areas of analytical sciences
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills