Associate Scientist, Protein Solutions
Pfizer Inc.
Washington – Bothell, NY
Job posting number: #7278196 (Ref:pf-4919290)
Posted: September 5, 2024
Job Description
Role Summary:
We are seeking an associate scientist to manage our internal protein inventory. You will be the primary point of contact for antibody inventory and will play a support roll on the purification team within the core protein production group of the Research department. The focus of your job will be supporting the requests for Research materials, which includes protein analysis and purification. Your work will play a critical role in supporting preclinical efforts in developing novel antibody-based therapeutics.
Role Responsibilities
Regularly monitor, self-assign, and update inventory requests.
Utilize LIMS interface and Excel workbooks to fulfill and document assigned jobs.
Communicate activities to the team and troubleshoot issues as they arise, elevating problems to management when needed.
Manipulate protein samples under sterile conditions inside a biosafety cabinet.
Perform basic antibody purifications and generate analytical package for those products.
Complete general lab upkeep including preparing purification buffers and ordering supplies.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree
- Completed experiments and/or ran equipment in a STEM based laboratory.
- Proficient with pipettes or other liquid measurement tools
- High attention to detail and successfully accomplishes meticulous work.
- Demonstrated ability to handle simultaneous responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities.
- Able to identify concerns, investigate solutions and escalate to management.
- Work in a team-based environment employing a solution-based approach.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years’ biological and/or chemical wet lab experience.
- Familiar with biological characterization techniques or purification processes
- 2+ years’ experience with aseptic technique, purification, sample handling, and/or data analysis.
- Hands-on experience with FPLC purification or HPLC/UPLC instrumentation.
- Writes or understands advanced Excel formulas and VBA or other coding languages.
Additional Information:
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Relocation support available
Last Day to Apply: September 19, 2024
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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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.