Pearl River NY Hiring Associate Scientist

Use Your Power for Purpose

At Pfizer, the goal is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. The Research and Development team turns advanced science and new technologies into therapies and vaccines, whether the work involves discovery sciences, drug safety and efficacy, or clinical trial support. This role uses innovative design and process development to help deliver top-tier medicines to patients worldwide.

What Will Be Achieved

The Associate Scientist in the Clinical Immunology & Diagnostics, Robotics & Automation group supports Pfizer's vaccine research portfolio by running automated sample preparation workflows. The role uses advanced laboratory automation systems to produce high-quality assay-ready materials while keeping strict compliance and operational standards.

How It Will Be Achieved

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory automation systems so laboratory operations stay reliable, compliant, and efficient.
• Follow approved procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards, and seek guidance when needed.
• Complete assigned work to meet schedules, project milestones, and operational deadlines while keeping quality high.
• Manage laboratory materials, reagents, controls, reference standards, and consumables needed for automated workflows.
• Work with scientific, operational, and quality partners to support lab objectives and project deliverables.
• Keep current with departmental, quality, and safety training requirements.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• The role requires significant time in a laboratory and the ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, walk, bend, reach, and sit for long periods while working at lab workstations, automation platforms, and computer workstations.
• Ability to analyze data and apply critical thinking to support laboratory operations and process improvements.

Non-Standard Work Schedule

This position works Sunday through Thursday on a non-standard schedule. A scheduled workday is 8.5 hours, between 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., based on business need. The schedule is reviewed monthly.

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