Senior Associate Scientist - Flow Cytometry

Pfizer Inc.

La Jolla, CA

Job posting number: #7288163 (Ref:pf-4920525)

Posted: October 27, 2024

Job Description

OVERVIEW:

You will be part of a team that is addressing the critical task of rejuvenating our pipeline with innovative, differentiated First-In-Class/ Only-In-Class programs in the years to come. This will be addressed by generation of strong data packages from target hypotheses derived from academic outreach and initiatives. You will creatively design and execute key experiments to address the basic and translational biology of novel drug targets, their molecular pathways, and their connection to human disease. You will support projects in one or more therapeutic areas of interest to Pfizer including Immunology, Oncology, Immuno-Oncology, Neurodegenerative Disease.

ROLE SUMMARY:

  • Participate in pre-clinical drug discovery and development projects with a focus on Cancer Immunology and Biomarker discovery

  • Join a high-demand and fast paced environment which requires the capacity to thrive under pressure

  • Apply technical skills and functional knowledge to projects/ assignments within own work group/ project team independently and proactively

  • Perform laboratory experiments to enable target identification, validation, prioritization, and efficient drug discovery

  • Prepare and present experimental results to project teams

  • Comply with all safety training and good laboratory practices

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Immunology, Oncology or similar and 3+ years of relevant experience

  • Current knowledge of immunology research and/or drug discovery and development

  • Proficiency in hands-on experience using cell lines, PBMCs, whole blood and animal samples

  • Competency with flow cytometry, data acquisition and analysis using conventional and spectral cytometers. Experience with multi-color flow cytometry is highly desirable

  • Proficiency with all common office and scientific software required to perform analysis of data

  • Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills

  • Be an active, flexible, and multi-tasked team player

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degreein related scientific field

  • Experience in harvesting and manipulating animal tissues

  • Knowledge using multi-parameter flow cytometry to investigate the tumor microenvironment

  • Experience with single-cell and/or spatial omics

  • Experience with biological data analysis in R/Python

Other Job Details:

  • Last date to apply is November 7, 2024


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

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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.


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Job posting number:#7288163 (Ref:pf-4920525)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Pfizer Inc.
New York,New York
United States
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