Description
As an Associate Scientist in the Cell-Mediated Immunoassays (CMI) group at Pfizer, you will contribute to understanding immune responses that drive vaccine efficacy and safety.
The primary focus of this role is to execute clinical assays, primarily flow cytometry, with the potential to support additional assays such as ELISPOT and ADCC. Beyond routine testing, you will help drive operational excellence by applying 5S, automation, and process optimization to strengthen laboratory workflows.
Key responsibilities include:
- Performing high-throughput flow cytometry assays to characterize cellular immune responses
- Supporting additional cellular immunoassays such as ELISPOT and ADCC as needed
- Maintaining compliance with GxP and internal SOPs for all laboratory activities
- Supporting the qualification of new assays and ensuring accurate documentation of experimental work
- Driving operational improvements, including 5S, laboratory automation, and process optimization
- Helping uphold quality and compliance across CMI through sound documentation practices, data integrity, and audit-readiness
- Preparing reagents, maintaining inventory, and managing sample workflows efficiently
- Analyzing and interpreting assay results and presenting findings to team members and leadership
- Collaborating within the CMI group and cross-functionally to support vaccine development programs
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with 0+ to 2 years of experience
- Hands-on laboratory experience in immunology or a related field
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs
- Scientific curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and expand technical expertise
- Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot
- Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with flow cytometry and understanding of its scientific principles
- Knowledge of immunology and cellular immune responses
- Familiarity with ELISPOT, ADCC or other biofunctional assays
- Understanding of relevant statistics and data analysis
- Experience with laboratory automation and high-throughput workflows
- Experience with continuous improvement or Lean methodologies (e.g., 5S)
- Familiarity with LIMS or other electronic laboratory systems
- Exposure to mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques
- Prior experience in a clinical or regulated laboratory environment
- AI fluency, with interest in applying AI and digital tools to workflows
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.