Sr. Associate Scientist, External Lab Management

Use Your Power for Purpose

At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients lives. As a Senior Associate Scientist Biology, you will be at the forefront of our mission, contributing to the development of innovative therapies and vaccines that have the potential to transform patient care. Reporting to the Research & Development division, you will leverage advanced science and cutting-edge technologies to make a tangible impact on global health. Your work will be instrumental in ensuring drug safety and efficacy, supporting clinical trials, and accelerating the delivery of top-tier medicines to patients worldwide.

What You Will Achieve

• Perform isolation of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs).

• Assist in managing and monitoring external PBMC processing laboratories over the course of a clinical trial.

• Order supplies, maintain inventory and ship reagents/supplies necessary for internal and external laboratories.

• Exercise and build basic team effectiveness skills {e.g., commitment, feedback, consensus management} within the immediate work group and external lab partnerships.

• Perform job responsibilities in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices/ Good Laboratory Practice (cGMP/GLP) and all other regulatory agency requirements.

• Assist in updating and writing documents associated with external lab management work including information/data archiving, Standard Operating Procedure and status reports and contracting.

• Present progress on assay development and sample analysis to colleagues and senior management.

• Collect and analyze data on a per project basis to support troubleshooting, qualification and other lab projects.

• Provide critical data review of clinical and non-clinical data.

• Stay current on all departmental and corporate training.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• BA/BS with at least 3 years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of experience.

• Hands-on experience in cell culture and cell-based assays.

• Proficiency in using relevant software for data analysis.

• Fundamental laboratory skills, including sterile technique and working with samples requiring BSL2 containment.

• Strong background in experimental design and result interpretation.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with multiple external partners in a dynamic fashion.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in using personal computers for word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, and scientific software.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Hands-on experience with PBMCs, mammalian cell culture and flow cytometry.

• Experience in drug discovery processes.

• Clinical trial oversight and management.

• Experience in assay development and troubleshooting.

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform physical activities such as standing or sitting at the lab bench or biosafety cabinet

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Travel to external labs will include the requirement to adhere to each lab's specific safety regulations

Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply: July 25, 2025.

• Work Location Assignment: On Premise

• No relocation Support Available

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $66 500,00 to $110 900,00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizers 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 lifes 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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