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

Develop and conduct immunological assays to support vaccine clinical development, adhering to Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) requirements.

Present progress on assay development and sample analysis to colleagues and senior management.

Collect and analyze data to support troubleshooting, qualification, and other lab projects.

Provide critical data review of both clinical and nonclinical data.

Execute sample testing and analysis for toxicology and clinical trials.

Build team skills and collaborate effectively within the work group.

Stay current on all departmental and corporate training.

Organize work to meet deadlines and apply technical skills.

Maintain a detailed inventory of freezer reagents, including controls, proficiency panels, toxins, and reference standards.

Ensure timely preventive maintenance and proper care of qualified laboratory equipment, coordinating service requests, documenting activities, and maintaining equipment readiness to support uninterrupted assay operations.

Qualifications

Must Have

BA/BS with 0 to 2 years of experience with laboratory in a relevant field of science, acquired in academic/industrial setting.

Proficiency in computer skills, including word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant scientific software

Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

Nice to Have

Pharmaceutical and biotech drug discovery experience

Experience working in a BSL‑2 laboratory environment, including handling virus in compliance with biosafety and regulatory guidelines.

Experience in developing and troubleshooting bioassays designed to assess antibody functionality

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data organization, formula creation, pivot tables, and charting

Skilled in GraphPad Prism and Excel to analyze, visualize, and clearly communicate complex biological data

Experience with laboratory robotics and automated liquid‑handling systems

Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such 
as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance 

  

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is primarily performed at the laboratory bench or at an office desk using a computer.

The job involves lifting loads, generally not more than 20 pounds.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

This position may require occasional weekend and evening work to meet critical business timelines.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $60,200.00 to $97,500.00. 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.

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.

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