Cellular Mediated Immunity Analyst

Cellular Mediated Immunity Analyst (Contract)Pearl River, NY, United States (On-site)Contract (12 months)Published a day agoMicrosoft ExcelCell based assayOMIQFlow Cytometrymolecular biologyCell CultureData analysismammalian cell cultureflowjoCellular Mediated Immunity AnalystSummary:The Cellular Mediated Immunity (CMI) Analyst is a specialized role within Viral Vaccines responsible for performing laboratory assays to evaluate T and B cell responses to vaccine candidates. Key responsibilities include animal tissue processing, conducting cell culture experiments in a BSL-2 environment, preparation of samples for flow cytometry, staining, acquisition in spectral flow cytometers, data analysis with specialized software such as FlowJo, OMIQ and GraphPad Prism and presentation of data in internal group meetings.Responsibilities:Conduct various assays to monitor immune responses elicited by vaccine candidates and document laboratory work in electronic notebooks thoroughlyMaintain cell lines, process tissues such as spleens, lymph nodes and PBMCs, and prepare samples for testing, assisting with molecular and virology workEnsure compliance with SOP guidelines, cGLP, and/or cGMP guidelines, and execute qualifications and validations of new instruments and custom methodsContribute to work group goals, collaborate with team members, and participate as a team memberPrioritize work to meet project deadlines, apply technical skills to assignments, and organize work according to departmental prioritiesChoose between alternatives to solve moderately complex problems, follow procedures with general instructions, and work under moderate supervision with regular reviewIdentify and report experimental problems, troubleshoot causative factors, implement necessary corrections after discussing with the supervisor, and train other analysts on established technologiesQualifications:BA/BS with at least 3 years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of experienceHands-on experience in cell culture and cell-based assaysExperience in Flow Cytometry including analysis with specialized software such as FlowJo, OMIQ, etc.Fundamental laboratory skills, including molecular biology, mammalian cell culture and tissue processingStrong background in experimental design and result interpretationEffective verbal and written communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team environmentProficiency in using personal computers for word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, and scientific softwareLocation/Shift:This is a fully onsite role in Pearl River, NYMonday - Friday; 40 hours per weekPlease note contractors are engaged to provide services to Pfizer on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third-party payrolling partner.This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at Pfizer. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.Pay Rate RangeMin Pay Rate $33Max Pay Rate $43Currency USDUnit hourlyBenefits InformationComprehensive Benefits Package available based on eligibilityShort-Term Disability (STD)Long-Term Disability (LTD)Supplemental and Voluntary Life InsuranceJ-18808-Ljbffr