Pfizer · 8 hours ago
Senior Scientist, Antibody Discovery & Engineering
Bothell, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $152K/yr
7+ years expPfizer is a leading global biopharmaceutical company, and they are seeking a Senior Scientist to join their Worldwide Research and Development team. The role focuses on identifying cancer targets and developing novel biotherapeutics, requiring extensive molecular biology expertise and collaboration within project teams.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide molecular biology and engineering support for multiple Oncology Research projects
Generate, analyze, and engineer antibody sequences to deliver an optimized therapeutic lead
Contribute to achievement of goals and influence at the project team level
Evaluate data and provide clear reports that can be shared and transferred to and from cross-functional teams
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
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology or related discipline or Bachelor's degree + 9 years research experience or Master's degree + 7 years research experience
Experience working with antibody sequences, including diversity analysis, liability identification, and CDR annotation
Molecular biology skills, including RNA/DNA extractions, primer design, PCR, plasmid cloning, and NGS library prep
Familiarity with sequence analysis software, such as Snapgene and/or Geneious Prime
Understanding of protein structure and biology; working knowledge of online bioinformatics tools to analyze gene, mRNA and protein sequences
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, adapting to project needs
Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet timelines and deliverables
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to accurately document experiment data and present results
Preferred
Proficiency in Oxford Nanopore sequencing and data analysis
Experience coding in Python, R, or other programming language
Understanding of antibody biology and antibody drug conjugates (ADCs)
Experience with cell engineering technologies, such as transfection, nucleofection, lentiviral transduction, and CRISPR
Proficiency in culturing multiple cell lines under BSL2 conditions
Exposure to working in the biopharmaceutical industry
Passion for identifying and implementing new technologies that improve workflow efficiency and deliverable quality
Benefits
Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary
Eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional 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
Company
Pfizer
Pfizer is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers medicines and vaccines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$38BKey Investors
Starboard Value
2025-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2024-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2023-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $31B
Leadership Team
Albert Bourla
Chief Executive Officer
Ian Read
Chief Executive Officer
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