MSAT Senior Scientist

Summary:

As a Scientist, 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. Your main area of focus will be performing laboratory-scale process characterization and process optimization studies.

As part of Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) you will be responsible for process troubleshooting, process improvements and second-generation process development of Pfizer's late-stage development and commercial biopharmaceuticals and vaccines. Your innovative mindset will help us develop economical, efficient and safe chemical manufacture of experimental and active drug materials.

With your deep knowledge in the discipline, you will be an active team member who influences at the project team level. It is your innovative scientific temperament that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory-scale process characterization and process optimization studies
• Responsible for process troubleshooting, process improvements and second-generation process development of Pfizer's late-stage development and commercial biopharmaceuticals and vaccines
• Use scientific judgment to adapt standard methods and techniques by applying prior work experience and consulting others
• Undertake mentoring activities to guide the team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in bioprocessing
• Practical experience in aseptic technique
• Technical knowledge and skills in upstream (cell culture bioreactors) of biologics achieved through industrial or academic experience in research and development, technical operations, manufacturing, etc.
• Experience with Mammalian Cell Cultures
• Organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently or in a collaborative environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in supporting scale-up and technology transfer to pilot or commercial scale facilities
• Experience in a research laboratory setting, a strong background of traditional bioprocessing, and/or a working knowledge of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices)

Rate/Hours:

• $73 - $78 per hour
• This is a fully onsite role in Andover, MA
• Monday - Friday; First Shift

Please note contractors are engaged to provide services to Pfizer on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third-party payrolling partner.

This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at Pfizer. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued, and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.