Senior Associate Scientist - Integrated Process Analytics

Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. As a Senior Associate Scientist, you will be at the forefront of this mission, working within our Research & Development division. Your role will be pivotal in translating advanced science and technologies into therapies and vaccines that matter most. By leveraging cutting-edge design and process development capabilities, you will help accelerate the delivery of best-in-class medicines to patients globally, ultimately improving their lives.
Why Patients Need You
Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer's purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best-in-class medicines to patients around the world.
What You Will Achieve
As a Senior Associate Scientist, you will apply advanced spectroscopic techniques to support drug product development in laboratory and manufacturing settings. This role requires strong collaboration with partner organizations, sound laboratory practices, and a clear understanding of safety requirements. The successful candidate will be eager to build expertise in optical spectroscopic measurement (Near Infrared, Mid infrared, UV-Vis, Raman spectroscopy) for the analysis of solids and liquids. Experience applying these techniques to drug product analysis, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry or another highly regulated environment, would be advantageous.
How You Will Achieve It

• Conduct laboratory studies to support analytical testing for pharmaceutical projects, with a focus on spectroscopic methodologies.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other subject matter experts to assess the most appropriate tools and approaches to support project activities, including use of computational predictive tools, modelling software and data visualization tools where appropriate.
• Document experimental results and collaborate with project team members for the presentation and critical review of data, prepare technical reports and evaluation of new instrumentation or analytical techniques.
• Interact effectively with peers and leaders as part of a multidisciplinary team and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and effective interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Scientific curiosity and the ability to pick up new skills will be critical to progress in this role.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry with an emphasis on analytical chemistry or other relevant physical sciences, + 2-5 years industry experience.

Or

• Master's Degree with 0-3 years of experience with an emphasis on analytical chemistry or other relevant physical sciences.
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to meet project milestones under general supervision, manage expectations for specific projects, ensure delivery of technology/transfer/submission-ready technology, data and documents.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, especially adherence to laboratory notebook practices.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Prior knowledge/experience of using optical spectroscopic techniques (Raman, FTIR, NIR, UV-Visible) and applying them in lab and/or manufacturing environments would be highly valued for this role.
• The ability to use computational predictive tools, modelling software or data visualization tools.
• Experience in problem-solving and instrument troubleshooting.
• Understanding or experience with quantitative spectroscopic method measurements and chemometrics.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Do not anticipate more than 10% travel.

\nRelocation support available\n
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $68,600.00 to $114,300.00. 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.
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