Associate Scientist, Cell Line Development at Pfizer in andover, Massachusetts

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

 

A technical, lab-based position is available within Pfizer's Molecular and Cellular Technologies organization. The position will be primarily involved in mammalian cell line development (CLD) portfolio advancement, novel technology development and process optimization.

 

Working with a group of scientists, the successful candidate will be responsible to perform platform cell line development activities to fulfill the need of moving Pfizer's biotherapeutics pipeline projects towards either clinical or commercial developmental phase.

 

This role will involve all aspects of cell line development from vector design/construction, cell culture maintenance, clone screening, and cell line characterization. The successful candidate will possess excellent aseptic technique and have experience with mammalian cell culture and recombinant protein expression.

 

How You Will Achieve It

 

• Be a key member of the Cell Line Development team that will support the execution of both technology development and pipeline projects, including vector construction, maintenance of host cells, transfection, clone selection and cell line characterization, cell bank thawing/freezing
• Perform molecular cloning, DNA prep and RNA isolation. Set up and perform PCR and RT-PCR
• Perform DNA/RNA gel electrophoresis, Southern and Northern Blot, SDS PAGE and Western Blot
• Support laboratory activities by monitoring lab equipment and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills, a documented ability to troubleshoot technical issues, an ability to plan and carry out experiments independently, and to work with complex instrumentation and software.
• Effectively document all lab activities in notebooks/ elsewhere as required and appropriate, in a timely fashion; authors technical reports as needed and contributes to internal/ external posters/ publications as appropriate.
• Evaluate data and provide clear reports that can be shared and transferred to and from cross-functional teams; responsible for clear communication in both written and oral forms.
• Pay attention to detail, strictly adhere to safety protocols, and use knowledge of basic laboratory procedures to advance projects under rapidly shifting priorities and timelines.
• The successful applicant will work with and contribute to associated Regulatory filing activities.

 

Qualifications

 

Must Have

 

• B.S in cellular/molecular biology or related life science field with 0-3 years lab experience
• Substantial experience with standard molecular biology skills and mammalian cell culture techniques

 

Nice To Have

 

• 2+ years' lab experience
• Highly self-motivated, efficient in team-collaboration, written & verbal communications.

 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

 

• The ability to stand at the lab bench to conduct experiments and sit for extended periods at a desk to complete.
• Documentation and computer work, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

 

Other Job Details

 

• Work Location Assignment: On Premise

 

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $54,700.00 to $91,100.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

 

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

 

Sunshine Act

 

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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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

 

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