What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at pfizer?
Research Associate
Summary:
This position resides within the Pharmaceutical Research and Development department at Pfizer. The incumbent will participate in the formulation and process development of biotherapeutics. This position will be responsible for performing analytical characterization of candidate molecules by using various biophysical, biochemical and particulates characterization techniques. This is a laboratory-based position performing formulation and process development activities specifically for biotherapeutic products from pre-clinical and Ph I clinical trials through late stage, license application and commercialization. Furthermore, this position will assist in data compilation, data presentations, and report writing.
Responsibilities:
- Support the development of parenteral formulations for biotherapeutic modalities such as monoclonal antibodies, antibody drug conjugates, proteins, and vaccines
- Perform rapid, comprehensive characterization of candidate molecules to determine the stability profile. This will be achieved by applying various biophysical, biochemical, particulates characterization techniques such as HPLC (SE-HPLC, IEX, HIC, RP-HPLC), Capillary Gel electrophoresis (CGE), imaged Capillary Electrophoresis (iCE), Spectroscopy techniques, light obscuration, microflow imaging and additional characterization techniques
- The incumbent must be able to interact effectively with a multidisciplinary team of scientists for formulation optimization and overall candidate progression
- This position will be responsible for preparing data summary presentations, compiling data and using lab-based systems for data collection such as empower and electronic laboratory notebooks
- Effective communication skills are desirable for interactions with laboratory scientists, project managers and colleagues from numerous functions.
Qualifications:
- B.S. in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Biology or equivalent
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in academic labs and 0-3 years of experience in industrial labs
- Basic lab techniques learned in classroom lab and/or research/academic/industry laboratory
- Familiarity with biologics such as proteins, enzymes, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, or antibody drug conjugates and how to characterize them with analytical techniques
- Experience with lab scale balance use and material weighing
- Buffer preparation and pipetting experience required
- Familiarity with HPLC, Capillary electrophoresis, and other analytical techniques preferred
- Strong computer skills and experience with lab-based computer systems preferred
- Ability to collect and analyze data sets preferred
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
- Ability to function well in a team environment
Location:
- This is a fully onsite role in Chesterfield, MO
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.
