Associate Scientist Job at Pfizer! BS Microbiology & Biology Apply Now

Pfizer Associate Scientist Jobs! BS Microbiology & Biology Apply Now

About Pfizer

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.

Job Title: Associate Scientist

Locations: United States – Massachusetts – Andover

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job Requisition ID: 4918348

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

The qualified candidate will join the Analytical R&D Microbiology organization to enable development of biological therapeutics in Andover, MA. The qualified candidate will be responsible for applying GMP microbiological methods (bioburden, LAL, PCR, etc.) in the assessment of product quality and detection of impurities to support GMP in-process, release, and stability testing of clinical supplies. This group also performs micro method qualifications and Environmental Monitoring (EM) of Drug Substance and Drug Product facilities.

The individual is responsible for becoming proficient in aseptic lab technique and facility gowning for EM in various GMP facilities (Cell Banking, Drug Substance, Drug Product) as well as facility water collection & testing, facility gas system collection & testing. Other assays may include bioburden, endotoxin, microbial identifications, media qualification, qPCR (e.g. MMV), and sterility testing. The colleague must work within corporate guidelines and must appropriately record, archive and report all data as this is a cGMP compliant laboratory. The colleague must be able to interact effectively with peers and leaders as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask and effective interpersonal, influencing skills and communication skills are required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must Have

• Required: BA or BS in biology, microbiology, or related field with 0 to 2 years of experience
• Excellent documentation skills
• Self-motivated and highly effective in a team-based environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience with laboratory data systems such as Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)/Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN)

Nice to Have

• 1-year Biotech/pharmaceutical GMP laboratory experience
• Ability to follow established procedures under minimal supervision
• Experience with Quality Systems in a GMP environment
• Some knowledge of drug development process for progression of biological candidates

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

This is a first shift position, Tues-Sat (Mondays off).

Other Job Details

Job Location: On premise

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