Pfizer · 20 hours ago
Sr. Assoc. Scientist, Process Safety
United States - Connecticut - Groton
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $111K/yr
4+ years expPfizer is dedicated to delivering breakthroughs that change patients' lives, and they are seeking a Senior Associate Scientist in Process Safety to join their Chemical Research and Development team in Groton, Connecticut. The role involves applying safety principles and generating lab-scale data to assess process operating conditions, collaborating with chemists and engineers to ensure safe scale-up of chemical processes.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
No H1B
Responsibilities
Working with process chemists and engineers, perform the careful and thorough evaluation of all known and potential hazards for the safe scale-up of chemical processes for preparing pharmaceutical intermediates and active products in Pfizer research and manufacturing facilities
Remain current on process safety science and technology. Maintain active involvement in key professional societies through conference participation and publication
Develop a safety test plan suitable for the potential process hazards and perform all required process safety testing. Typical testing includes DSC, ARC, TSU, and reaction calorimetry (RC-1 and CRC) to identify and characterize all thermal and pressure events of the intended and unintended processes
Identify all requirements for external safety testing (e.g. dust explosivity) and lead engagement with external vendors and coordinate all interactions
Identify and characterize reaction off-gas rates
Enter all experimental data and calculations in an electronic laboratory notebook and in collaboration with other process safety colleagues, complete review and witnessing of all experiments
Summarize and document results in process safety test reports
Lead technology development and workflow initiatives to implement new capabilities and improve efficiency
Qualification
Required
BS in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry or related scientific field with 4-5 years' experience OR 0-3 years' experience with MS degree
Excellent knowledge of chemical engineering principles including reaction kinetics, chemical thermodynamics, heat and mass transport, engineering statistics, reactor design
Demonstrated ability to work with, troubleshoot and maintain standard and specialty laboratory equipment
Strong attention to detail in experimentation and documentation
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven track record for working with diverse groups of scientists
Ability to work independently on projects with some supervision
Preferred
Experience in thermal analysis techniques; including DSC, ARC, and reaction calorimetry
Experience using automated laboratory reactors and associated equipment (dosing pumps, pH meters, etc)
Working knowledge of reaction modeling, property prediction, and simulation computational tools including: DynoChem, Visimix, Aspen, and Cosmotherm
A good foundational understanding of organic chemistry
Benefits
Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary
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
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Starboard Value
2025-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2024-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2023-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $31B
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