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Senior Associate Scientist, Sample Logistics
Senior Associate Scientist, Sample Logistics-September 2024
La Jolla
Sep 20, 2024
ABOUT PFIZER
Pfizer is a pharmaceuticals and biotechnology company.
10,000+ employees
Biotechnology, Manufacturing
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About Senior Associate Scientist, Sample Logistics

  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

  The Pfizer Oncology Research Division in La Jolla is seeking a full-timeemployeetosupport the drug discovery process for innovative medicinestotreat cancer. The candidate willwork in the Sample Logistics laboratory in Discovery Technologies to manage receipt of research compounds, track compound inventory, utilize and maintain various robotic instruments and software, communicate with and advise assay scientists, and prepare compounds for distribution. The responsibilities rely on use of automated equipment integrated with specialized software that manages the compound workflow from order through delivery to the scientist. The candidate will be trained and expected to work independently on daily essential operations.

  How You Will Achieve

  Workclosely with scientiststorequest, receive, prepare, and deliver DMSO-basedcompounds in agreed upon formatstoenable the performance of various downstream assays.

  Workprimarily with acousticbaseddispensing technologies and related liquid handling instrumentstodeliver accurate andhighquality nanoliter - microliter volumes in assay ready plates (ARPs) or near assay ready plates (nARPs).

  Be proficient in various laboratory-basedsoftware applicationsrequiredtoperform duties including but not limitedtocompound request, LIMS, integrated controlling software, independent instrument software, etc.

  Maintain, QC, and troubleshoot/repair laboratory instrument and related consumables and reagents.

  Prepare deliverables and ship items for externalworktoother sites and partners.

  Assist in the evaluation, acquisition, installation, and implementation of new laboratory instruments or software.

  Workindependently but also in a team environmenttomanage the delivery of requested itemstoa large customer user base in a timely manner.

  Qualifications

  Must-Have

  Abachelor'sdegreein biochemistry, biology, bioengineering, chemistry, or other related field with 3+yearsin an industrial or academic pharmaceutical laboratory setting.

  Experience handling small molecule organic compounds, automated liquid handling systems, and scientific software applications/LIMS.

  Experience designing and programming workflows with acoustic dispensing technologies (Beckman ECHO or EDC ATS-100) as well as expertise with other liquid handling platforms such as Tecan, Agilent, Beckman, etc.

  Abilitytoproperly perform calculations of molarity and dilutions.

  Experience working with and validating various plate density types and formats such as 96, 384, and 1536 well plates.

  Strong organization skills with an emphasis on attentiontodetail toenable multitasking and scheduling ofmultiplerequests.

  Knowledge of general assay workflow and concepts toguide and suggest delivery optionstoscientists.

  Strongworkethic, self-motivation, fast learner, independent but team oriented, strong communication skills, and an abilitytoworkwith a broad range of personalities.

  Strong computer and software skillstoinclude but not limitedtobeinghighlyproficient with Microsoft Office andatleast one scientificbasedapplication such as Pipeline Pilot, Mosaic, Scigilian, and Activity Base.

  A desiretolearnthe drug discovery process and help enhance and optimize workflowstoenable improved efficiencies.

  Nice-to-Have

  Knowledge of compound registration and related processes

  Computer programming knowledge ishighlydesirable.

  PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  Candidate will be required to lift and transport large stacks and boxes of plates, plate stackers/hotels, and 4L bottles of liquids for use with the automated equipment regularly. Candidate may need to use step stools to climb and reach items above eye level. Candidate will also diagnose and repair equipment with various tools occasionally. Must be able to work safely in a laboratory environment with lab coat, protective eye wear and gloves. The job can require standing and walking for most of the day regularly.Other Job Details:

  Last Date to Apply for Job: January 30th, 2024.

  Work Location Assignment: On PremiseOn Premise colleagues work in a Pfizer site because it's needed to get their job done. They may have flexibility to work remotely from time to time, but they are primarily on-site.

  The annual base salary for this position ranges from $64,600.00 to $104,500.00. 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.

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