Senior Associate Scientist, Molecular Discovery at Pfizer in La Jolla, California

Job Description:

Why Patients Need You

 

Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is flexible, innovative, and customer oriented. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance or analysis through research programs, your contribution will directly impact patients.

 

What You Will Achieve

 

Pfizer BioMedicine Design group at San Diego, CA is seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate Scientist with basic knowledge and hands-on experience in molecular biology and protein production to join a dynamic team in antibody discovery, optimization, and production.

 

How You Will Achieve

 

• Work within a team on various antibody identification, optimization, and/or production projects in parallel
• Implement molecular biology methods such as reformatting scFv to IgG and other modalities
• Purify and deliver transfection-grade plasmids at various scales
• Clone mRNA constructs and perform in vitro transcription (IVT)
• Comfortable working with automation methods using liquid handling equipment
• Design experiments, analyze data, and troubleshoot when issues arise, under supervision of senior colleague(s)
• Present experimental design and results at internal meetings

 

Qualifications

 

Must-Have

 

• B.S in Biological Science (Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology) or a related field (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Biological Engineering) with 3+ years or M.S with 1-2 years of relevant experience in either an academic or industrial setting
• Understand principles and have experience with some modern molecular biology techniques (primer design, vector design, PCR, gel extraction, restriction cloning, Gibson Assembly, In-Fusion, plasmid prep, sequencing verification), preferred in antibody engineering field.
• Understand the underlying principles of the performed experiments and document timely.
• Detail-oriented, outstanding proactive attitude, collaborative, self-aware, and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced interdisciplinary scientific team and the desire to learn new techniques.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.

 

Nice-to-Have

 

• Previous experience with protein and/or antibody engineering
• Previous experience with Geneious or other sequence data analysis software
• Tissue-culture sterile techniques, transient expression, basic antibody purification

 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

 

• Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform data analysis.

 

Other Job Details:

 

• Last Date to Apply for Job: July 19th, 2024.
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise
• On Premise colleagues work in a Pfizer site because it's needed to get their job done. They may have flexibility to work remotely from time to time, but they are primarily on-site.

 

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.

 

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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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