Pearl River NY Hiring Associate Scientist, Vaccines

Use Your Power for Purpose

Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Its Research and Development teams turn advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether your work is in discovery sciences, drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, you will use design and process development capabilities to bring best-in-class medicines to patients worldwide.

What You Will Achieve

This is a laboratory-based position within the Vaccine Research and Development Analytical Group. You will perform routine sample testing to support process development of early phase vaccine candidates. Assays include standard analytical separations (e.g., HPLC, gel electrophoresis) and plate-based techniques (e.g., UV-Vis, fluorescence).

How You Will Achieve It

• Perform routine sample testing under direct supervision, including sample preparation, instrument setup and operation, and data analysis.
• Document experiments, analyze data, and report results in an electronic laboratory notebook following Pfizer requirements.
• Draft technical reports with guidance.
• Plan daily work to complete tasks and experiments outlined by your supervisor.
• Contribute to general laboratory maintenance, including buffer preparation, reagent formulation, equipment maintenance, and laboratory waste management.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline, with 0-2 years of related work experience.
• Technical proficiency in liquid chromatography (HPLC/UPLC) and spectroscopy (UV/VIS, Fluorescence) is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant scientific software is desirable. Familiarity with generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) is a plus.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
• Motivated, detail-oriented, with good laboratory skills.
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and productivity.
• Curiosity about how these tools can improve outcomes, and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Standard conditions include sitting and standing.

Non-Standard Schedule, Travel or Environment

N/A

Work Location Assignment: On Premise