Pearl River NY Hiring Associate Scientist (Innovation)

At Pfizer, the purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that transform patients' lives. The Research and Development team turns advanced science and cutting-edge technologies into impactful therapies and vaccines. Whether the work centers on discovery sciences, drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, this role is important. You will use innovative design and process development to help get top tier medicines to patients around the world.

What You Will Achieve

You will join a highly collaborative team that develops, evaluates and implements scientific and automation-driven solutions to improve laboratory efficiency, data quality and scalability. You will work where bench science, process optimization and emerging technologies meet, supporting modernization of assay workflows and continuous improvement initiatives. Working with scientists, automation experts and data teams, you will help turn creative ideas into lasting improvements to lab workflows.

How You Will Achieve It

• Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of new laboratory technologies, including automation, digital tools and AI-enabled solutions for data analysis or workflow improvement.
• Support assay development, optimization and troubleshooting, including experimental execution, data collection and interpretation.
• Perform laboratory activities according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and established best practices, while supporting innovation-focused projects.
• Support documentation practices, including review of protocols, SOPs and data archiving. Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, automation specialists and quality partners to keep improvements scientifically sound and compliant.
• Present results, experimental findings or technology evaluations at group and project meetings, and contribute to written summaries or progress updates as needed.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with assay development or optimization.
• Familiarity with LIMS, ELN or data management systems.
• Experience with SOP development, method optimization or assay transfers.
• Pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

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

Pfizer offers comprehensive benefits, including 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 medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. This position is eligible for the Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of base salary.