The Associate Scientist will support laboratory innovation by developing scientific solutions, optimizing processes, and enhancing workflow efficiency through collaboration and technology evaluation.
Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that transform patients' lives. Central to this mission is our Research and Development team, which strives to convert advanced science and cutting-edge technologies into impactful therapies and vaccines. Whether you are engaged in discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, your role is crucial. You will leverage innovative design and process development capabilities to expedite the delivery of top tier medicines to patients globally. By integrating advanced scientific knowledge with practical applications, we aim to bring the most effective treatments to those in need, fulfilling our commitment to improving health outcomes worldwide.
WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE
Join a highly collaborative team, where you will contribute to the development, evaluation, and implementation of scientific and automation-driven solutions that enhance laboratory efficiency, data quality, and scalability. In this role, you will work at the intersection of bench science, process optimization, and emerging technologies, supporting modernization of assay workflows and continuous improvement initiatives. Through collaboration with scientists, automation experts, and data teams, you'll help turn creative concepts into effective, lasting improvements that enhance lab workflows.
HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT
Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of new laboratory technologies, including automation, digital tools, and AI‑enabled solutions for data analysis or workflow improvement.
Support assay development, optimization, and troubleshooting activities, including experimental execution, data collection, and interpretation.
Perform laboratory activities according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and established best practices, while supporting innovation focused projects. Support documentation practices, including review of protocols, SOPs, and data archiving. Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, automation specialists, and quality partners to ensure improvements are scientifically sound and compliant. Present results, experimental findings, or technology evaluations at group and project meetings; contribute to written summaries or progress updates as applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must-Have
Nice-to-Have
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $60,200.00 to $100,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. 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. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email [email protected] . This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
Research and Development
At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that transform patients' lives. Central to this mission is our Research and Development team, which strives to convert advanced science and cutting-edge technologies into impactful therapies and vaccines. Whether you are engaged in discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, your role is crucial. You will leverage innovative design and process development capabilities to expedite the delivery of top tier medicines to patients globally. By integrating advanced scientific knowledge with practical applications, we aim to bring the most effective treatments to those in need, fulfilling our commitment to improving health outcomes worldwide.
WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE
Join a highly collaborative team, where you will contribute to the development, evaluation, and implementation of scientific and automation-driven solutions that enhance laboratory efficiency, data quality, and scalability. In this role, you will work at the intersection of bench science, process optimization, and emerging technologies, supporting modernization of assay workflows and continuous improvement initiatives. Through collaboration with scientists, automation experts, and data teams, you'll help turn creative concepts into effective, lasting improvements that enhance lab workflows.
HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT
Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of new laboratory technologies, including automation, digital tools, and AI‑enabled solutions for data analysis or workflow improvement.
Support assay development, optimization, and troubleshooting activities, including experimental execution, data collection, and interpretation.
Perform laboratory activities according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and established best practices, while supporting innovation focused projects. Support documentation practices, including review of protocols, SOPs, and data archiving. Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, automation specialists, and quality partners to ensure improvements are scientifically sound and compliant. Present results, experimental findings, or technology evaluations at group and project meetings; contribute to written summaries or progress updates as applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must-Have
- BA/BS in a life science or related field with 0-2 years of laboratory experience.
- Hands-on laboratory experience including basic assay execution, pipetting, data collection, and experimental documentation.
- Demonstrated interest in innovation, automation, or process improvement.
- Early adopter mindset to pilot and champion emerging tools.
- Experience with laboratory robotics or automation for assay and workflow efficiency.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice-to-Have
- Experience with assay development or optimization.
- Familiarity with LIMS, ELN, or data management systems.
- Experience with SOP development, method optimization, or assay transfers.
- Pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $60,200.00 to $100,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. 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. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email [email protected] . This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
Research and Development
Pfizer New York, New York, USA Office
Pfizer Hudson Yards Office
66 Hudson Blvd E, Suite 20, New York, NY, United States, 10001
Pfizer Madison, New Jersey, USA Office
1 Giralda Farms, Madison, NJ, United States, 07940
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