Associate Scientist, Culture Process Development

Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. An Associate Scientist position is available in the Upstream Process Development group within the Bioprocess R&D organization. The successful applicant will join a team of scientists and engineers focused on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for recombinant proteins and mRNAs for early- and late-phase human clinical trials.

Requirements

• Design and execute experiments in appropriate scale-down models such as shake flasks and bioreactors in an effort to develop robust, high yield, and scalable manufacturing processes
• Serve as upstream tech lead; ensure accurate tech transfer to pilot and GMP manufacturing facilities; provide technical support during manufacturing campaign
• Timely and accurately document data in electronic lab notebooks; author technical reports and contribute to relevant sections of regulatory submissions such as IND and BLA
• Participate and contribute to discussions in lab and project team meetings on design of experiments and interpretation of data
• Contribute to safe, efficient, and harmonious lab environment; strong lab citizen and collaborative team player

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
• Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
• paid vacation
• holiday and personal days
• paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage