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Pfizer · 2 days ago

Associate Scientist, Automation & Clinical Testing

Pfizer is a global leader in pharmaceuticals dedicated to delivering breakthroughs that transform patients' lives. The Associate Scientist will provide robotic programming and method development in support of vaccine development and clinical studies, ensuring compliance with GxP guidelines and working collaboratively within the Clinical Immunology and Diagnostics group.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
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Responsibilities

Under the direction of the supervisor or experienced team members, the incumbent will program robotic methods and test processes using basic to intermediate level programming skills
Participate in the qualification of new or existing instruments and robotic method validation/verification following established protocols or scripts
Participate in the change control process by testing ad-hoc test scripts and executing requests as needed
Complete required documentation for all laboratory work. This includes the use of laboratory information management systems and/or paper forms
Provide progress updates during group and project meetings, which may include preparing slide presentations and presenting orally with the team or wider organization
May train other analysts on established, basic technologies that he/she has become proficient
Satisfactorily complete all required laboratory, GxP and safety training, in conformance with departmental requirements
Where applicable, perform job responsibilities in compliance with GxP and all other regulatory agency requirements
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Hamilton liquid handlersTECAN liquid handlersLiquid handler programmingLaboratory experienceScientific softwareComputer skillsMicrobiological techniquesBasic programming skillsVBAPythonRJavaScriptAttention to detailTeam collaborationWriting skillsCommunication skills

Required

Min Education: Bachelor's degree in science or engineering discipline
Minimum of 1-2 years of laboratory experience in a relevant field of science, acquired in academic/industrial setting
Minimum of 1 year of programming experience using Hamilton and/or TECAN liquid handlers (basic to intermediate knowledge)
Strong attention to detail and ability to collaborate and work in a team environment
Good Computer skills including word processing, Excel, PowerPoint and relevant scientific software

Preferred

> 2 years' experience with multiple liquid handler platforms (Hamilton STAR & VANTAGE/TECAN Fluent/Agilent Bravo) would be an asset
Experience with programming languages, such as VBA, Python, R and/or JavaScript is an asset
Strong writing, communication and basic computer programming skills
Experience with microbiological techniques would be an asset

Benefits

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 is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and delivers medicines and vaccines.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$38B
Key Investors
Starboard Value
2025-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2024-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2023-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $31B

Leadership Team

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Albert Bourla
Chief Executive Officer
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Ian Read
Chief Executive Officer
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