Senior Associate Scientist- Antibody Optimization
Pfizer Inc.
Washington – Bothell, NY
Job posting number: #7285746 (Ref:pf-4922128)
Posted: October 5, 2024
Job Description
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 in the Antibody Optimization group, 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 be part of a group in Pfizer comprises experts in the major scientific disciplines involved in the discovery and preclinical development of traditional and new antibody formats.
You will play a vital role as a key contributor in large, multi-disciplinary matrix teams from project inception through to delivery of clinical drug candidates. Your significant experience of applying knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of the discipline will make you a critical member of the team. 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
- Perform phage panning against a variety of antigen sources and formats under the supervision of more senior team members
- Screen polyclonal and monoclonal phage samples using ELISA and other assays
- Transiently express and purify antibodies using mammalian cells
- Perform in vitro binding assays
- Keep an up-to-date and accurate electronic laboratory notebook
- Participate in relevant team meetings
- Present protocols and data related to phage-display campaigns within individual and project team meetings
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3+ years of experience
- Experience in protein-based assays (e.g., ELISA, Octet/SPR, or Biacore/BLI)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Interact effectively with peers and leaders as part of a multi-disciplinary team and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication skills
Nice-to-Have
- Working knowledge and ability to work with display libraries including yeast and/or phage
Additional Information:
- Work Location- On Premise
- Last Day to Apply: October 7, 2024
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.
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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