Scientist - Analytical Chemistry

17h17 hours ago

Pfizer

McPherson, US · Full-time · $79,400 – $132,400

About this role

At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Your work will leverage cutting-edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate best-in-class medicines to patients globally. Contributions in discovery sciences, drug safety, efficacy, or clinical trials will help achieve new milestones and global impact on patient health.

Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of various compounds and biologics to determine properties during chemical syntheses, fermentation, or drug product development. Utilize scientific judgment to adapt standard methods and techniques, drawing on prior experience and consulting colleagues. Apply technical skills proactively to resolve moderately complex problems with periodic review.

Establish analytical procedures, interpret technical data, and develop scientific activities to support team goals. Communicate progress, plans, requirements, and risks to senior analysts, managers, stakeholders, and higher management through reports and presentations. Actively participate in cross-functional project teams to meet milestones and cGMP standards.

Prepare and review technical documents including validation protocols, analytical test procedures, investigation reports, and change controls. Support development, qualification, validation, and transfer of cell-based and immunoassays for clinical development. Frequent laboratory presence required, handling chemicals and potent compounds with engineering controls and PPE.

Requirements

BA/BS with at least 6 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 4 years of experience
Experience with interdisciplinary drug development teams
Industrial experience in developing analytical strategies and methods to support product and process development
Proficiency in assessing the quality and characteristics of biotherapeutics
Experience in a regulated environment such as Good Laboratory Practices (part of GxP)
Demonstrated technical expertise in functional verification of design
Working knowledge of applicable industry test standards, relevant regulatory guidance, Design Controls, and the Product Development Process

Responsibilities

Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of various compounds and biologics to determine their properties during chemical syntheses, fermentation, or drug product development
Utilize scientific judgment to adapt standard methods and techniques, drawing on prior experience and consulting with colleagues
Apply technical skills and knowledge proactively in projects, making decisions to resolve moderately complex problems
Establish analytical procedures, interpret technical data, and develop scientific activities/projects to support team goals
Communicate progress, plans, requirements, and risks to senior analysts, managers, stakeholders, and higher management through written reports and presentations
Actively participate and report progress in cross-functional project teams to meet customer expectations, project milestones, and cGMP standards
Prepare and review technical documents, including validation protocols, analytical test procedures, investigation reports, and change controls
Support the development, qualification, validation, and transfer of cell-based and immunoassays for clinical development