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Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best-in-class medicines to patients around the world.. As a Senior Associate Scientist, you will be at the center of our operations and you'll find that everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality.. You will perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of organic, inorganic compounds, or biologics to determine chemical and physical properties during chemical syntheses, fermentation or drug product development process.. Maintain written records of all experimental work in accordance with Good Lab Practices/ (Current) Good Manufacturing Practices (GLP/GMP) and departmental Standard Operating Procedures.. Good knowledge of fundamental organic chemistry, functional group recognition and compound characterization with some experience using spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques

senior associate scientist

Why Patients Need You
Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer's purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best-in-class medicines to patients around the world.
What You Will Achieve
As a Senior Associate Scientist, you will be at the center of our operations and you'll find that everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality. Your significant experience of applying knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of the discipline will make you a critical member of the team.
You will perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of organic, inorganic compounds, or biologics to determine chemical and physical properties during chemical syntheses, fermentation or drug product development process. Your skill and knowledge will help in making decisions that require choosing among limited options. You are proactive in contributing to all team discussions and creating an environment of collaboration.
It is your innovative scientific temperament that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It
* Contribute to achievement of immediate work group goals and collaborate with other team members.
* Maintain a contemporary awareness of Global Business Practices, methods, specifications, Standard Operating Procedures, Pharmacopoeial trends, International Conference on Harmonization guidelines and regulatory expectations.
* Work closely with analytical experts and project teams to provide timely support for chemists and formulators in the form of quality data which can be used in support of regulatory documentation of new drug applications.
* Assist in the maintenance and renewal of laboratory instruments, systems or apparatus, and in the maintenance and continuous improvement of safe and effective working practices.
* Independently carry out all aspects of practical work necessary to provide right first-time results.
* Perform analytical method development, validation and transfer activities for small molecules as well as complex formulations.
* Attend project team and brainstorming meetings and present data.
* Maintain written records of all experimental work in accordance with Good Lab Practices/ (Current) Good Manufacturing Practices (GLP/GMP) and departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
* Responsible for performing and troubleshooting cell-based and immunoassays, while applying these methods to a broad range of early and late stage products in a Good Manufacturing Practices {also cGMP} environment.
* Complete professional level chemistry independently in support of programs, and investigations with minimal supervision while demonstrating scientific principles.
Qualifications
Must-Have
* Bachelor's Degree (Science/Chemistry-Biology) with 3 to 5 years of experience or master's degree (Science/Chemistry-Biology) with 0 to 3 years of experience
* Experience with laboratory data systems.
* Provides attention to detail and good at documentation.
* Method validation experience
* Ability to extract relevant information from scientific literature, accurately record observations, facts, data and conclusions during experimental work.
* Good knowledge of fundamental organic chemistry, functional group recognition and compound characterization with some experience using spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques
* Interact effectively with peers and leaders as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
Nice-to-Have
* Understanding of various scientific software or software used in pharmaceutical or production environment.
* Good Laboratory Practices (part of GxP)/Good Manufacturing Practices (also cGMP) knowledge
* Desire to develop their own technical skill set is essential.
Other Job Details
* Work Location Assignment:On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $64,600.00 to $107,600.00. 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.
Sunshine Act
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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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