Associate Scientist

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You’ve just received life changing news…cancer! The doctor recommends several rounds of chemotherapy. Unfortunately, chemotherapy not only targets the cancerous cells but the healthy tissues as well. During chemotherapy treatments, you experience fatigue, immunosuppression to other diseases, nausea/vomiting, hair loss, and other symptoms. What if there was a way to deliver that cytotoxic drug directly to the cancerous cells and not indiscriminately to healthy cells across the body, significantly reducing the adverse effects observed with chemotherapy? Pfizer is at the forefront of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) biotherapeutic development. ADCs attach a cytotoxic drug (monomethyl auristatin E or MMAE) directly to an antibody which is released upon uptake into the tumor-expressing cell killing it. This novel technology significantly minimizes the impact to healthy cells, thus reducing the toxic effects observed in chemotherapy and being a far more effective way to treat patients and increase survivability to life altering diagnosis.

Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is flexible, innovative, and customer oriented. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance or analysis through research programs, your contribution will directly impact patients.

• What You Will Achieve
• In this role, you will:
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of media stocks, including sterilization of accessories by autoclave cycles.
• Ensure training records are updated and correctly filed to reflect current testing capabilities.
• Perform sampling and labeling of materials as per defined procedures and verify all equipment and instruments.
• Interpret and evaluate data for accuracy, precision, trends, and potential cGMP impact, recommending appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure all documentation and quality records comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices and are filed according to existing policies.
• Review and revise Standard Operating Procedures, analytical methods, and related documents to keep them current.
• Conduct analyses on finished products, raw materials, and components, including data entry, review, and approval in a computerized database, and generate EMS reports.
• Contribute to the completion of complex projects, manage time effectively to meet targets, and develop plans for work activities within a team, while exercising judgment with reliance on supervisor and working under their direction.Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 4 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience
• Perform analytical separation determination of antibodies and/or bio-conjugates utilizing advanced separation techniques (e.g. SEC-UPLC, RP-UPLC, HILIC-UPLC, IEX-UPLC, CE-SDS, iCIEF, etc.) within cGMP compliance in support of pre-clinical and commercialization
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, six sigma methodologies, and statistical analysis
• Demonstrated technical skills in method validation and testing
• Ability to read and understand applicable compendial methods, Standard Operating Procedures, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and its application standards, processes, and policies.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong ability to multi-task
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with unique Quality Control instruments to meet accuracy specifications for sample management, retains management, interpretation, and evaluation
• Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
• Ability to lift 30 lbs, stand for 2 to 3 hours at a time, sit for 2 to 3 hours at a time, walk long distances and bend to obtain items from lower shelving/cabinets.
• Proven track record in leading continuous improvement projects
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new techniques and procedures  PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
• Intellectual capability to perform complex mathematical problems and perform complex data analysis.
• NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
• This position will work a four day, 10 hour shift from either Wednesday to Saturday or Sunday to Wednesday.
• Non-existent to minimal travel.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, non-porous shoes, gloves, etc.)

No Relocation Available. *

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $58,500.00 to $97,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.  This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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