Senior Associate Scientist Chemistry

As a Senior Associate Scientist Chemistry at Pfizer, you will be at the forefront of our mission to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives.

Reporting to the Research & Development division, you will play a pivotal role in translating advanced science and innovative technologies into therapies and vaccines that matter most.

Your work will directly impact the improvement of patients' lives globally, leveraging cutting-edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and deliver top-tier medicines.

Whether you are involved in discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, your contributions will be crucial in implementing medicinal chemistry strategies through innovative synthetic chemistry, revolutionizing our approach to drug discovery and development.

As a Senior Associate Scientist in Analytical Research and Development GMP analytics group, you will take an active role in supporting drug release and stability testing by applying a variety of analytical methodologies to support physical and chemical characterization of drug substance and drug product.

Working knowledge and ability to operate analytical techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and drug product dissolution, used for the characterization of pharmaceutical substances and products is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory work in support of analytical testing of pharmaceutical projects with some experience in any of the following analytical methodologies: chromatography, KF, spectroscopy and dissolution.
• Responsibilities may include running analytical methods, testing and release of raw materials, and finished drug substance and drug products to support clinical release and use period extensions, documentation of experimental results.
• Effectively interact with drug substance/drug product project teams, quality assurance and regulatory CMC to support investigations, use/review period updates and release clinical supplies.
• Demonstrate proficiency with a wide variety of software and information systems.
• The colleague must be able to interact effectively with peers and leaders as part of a multi-disciplinary team and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask and meet project timelines.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• BA/BS with at least 3 years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of experience
• Ability to meet project milestones under general supervision, manage expectations for specific projects, ensure delivery submission-ready data and documentation.
• Experience in problem-solving skills and instrument troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, especially adherence to laboratory GMP notebook practices
• Experience with a wide variety of software and information systems (e.g. electronic lab notebooks, OneLab, CisPro, Empower and LIMS).
• Ability to work in a team environment in GMP laboratory environment performing experiments
• Ability to perform data analysis, record results in electronic lab notebooks and effectively communicate in a team environment.
• Ability to adhere to safe laboratory practices
• Good documentation skills with high attention to detail, strong organizational skills, team oriented, effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience working in a regulated environment
• Experience with chromatography techniques (HPLC, GC, HPLC-MS)
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
• Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

Benefits

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.