Associate Scientist – Vaccine Bioanalytical Sciences

ROLE SUMMARY The primary purpose of this job role is to function as a member of the Sample Logistics (SL) operations within Pfizer Vaccine Research and Development (VRD). The incumbent will be responsible for receiving samples from global clinical/study trials according to approved protocols and processes. The individual will participate in all aspects of tracking and documenting the chain of custody of samples. The incumbent’s role will include sample receipt, documentation, storage, tracking, aliquoting, distribution to the testing labs, and sample disposal. The colleague will work in a team setting and will share roles and responsibilities as assigned by the team leader/manager. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES The incumbent will be required to complete all processes as detailed in Sample Management’s Standard Operating Procedures. The colleague will perform job responsibilities in compliance with GXP and all other regulatory agency requirements. The candidate will receive samples from clinical trial sites and enter samples into an electronic database management system. Performs sample storage and retrieval using manual freezers and BiOS (automated freezer storage system). Performs manual sample aliquoting and aliquoting using the Hamilton robotic instrument. <span style="color:#

ROLE SUMMARY The primary purpose of this job role is to function as a member of the Sample Logistics (SL) operations within Pfizer Vaccine Research and Development (VRD). The incumbent will be responsible for receiving samples from global clinical/study trials according to approved protocols and processes. The individual will participate in all aspects of tracking and documenting the chain of custody of samples. The incumbent’s role will include sample receipt, documentation, storage, tracking, aliquoting, distribution to the testing labs, and sample disposal. The colleague will work in a team setting and will share roles and responsibilities as assigned by the team leader/manager. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES The incumbent will be required to complete all processes as detailed in Sample Management’s Standard Operating Procedures. The colleague will perform job responsibilities in compliance with GXP and all other regulatory agency requirements. The candidate will receive samples from clinical trial sites and enter samples into an electronic database management system. Performs sample storage and retrieval using manual freezers and BiOS (automated freezer storage system). Performs manual sample aliquoting and aliquoting using the Hamilton robotic instrument. Ship samples and lab supplies to external and internal testing labs. Assists in the general maintenance of the Hamilton robotic instruments. Participates in the shipment discrepancy resolution process. Completes documentation according to cGMP/GLP and all other regulatory agency requirements and archives documents as per applicable policies. Carries out sample disposal/sample destruction according to regulated policies and procedures Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Must Have Bachelor of Science Degree or Bachel

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 an Associate Scientist, you will be at the center of our operations and you’ll find that everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality. In this role, you will join a team of scientists focused on optimizing biologics reagents for vaccine programs. Your primary role is to support, assist and deliver reagents for nonclinical and clinical targets within Vaccines. Likewise, you’re expected to have a strong foundation in general scientific practice and the principles and concepts that will support meeting critical deadlines. You will be performing aseptic serological processing, preparation of buffers, and growing bacterial cultures, as necessary. All work is to be done in a compliant manner according to relevant SOP guidelines and GLP and/or GMP guidelines, as required. How You Will Achieve It Perform aseptic serological processing, reagent preparation, and bacterial culture growth to support high throughput clinical and nonclinical testing in Vaccines. Complete all work in compliance with SOPs, safety guidelines, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements. Utilize time management, organization, detail orientation, and strong interpersonal skills to effectively perform tasks to support clinical immunology and diagnostics. Complete ad h

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 be at the center of our operations and you’ll find that everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality. You will be part of a team to support the preclinical evaluation and early clinical development of mRNA and protein based viral vaccines. You will be responsible for performing and developing immunoassays supporting various viral programs to monitor the immune responses elicited by vaccine candidates. You will be using your scientific knowledge to adapt and develop standard methods and techniques by applying prior work experience and consulting others. You should possess a strong work ethic and collaborative spirit and be adaptable to fast-paced environments. It is your innovative scientific temperament that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe. How You Will Achieve It Perform assays to analyze immune responses to vaccine candidates that include (but are not limited to) cell culture, neutralization assays, other functional antibody assays, Luminex, and ELISAs in BSL-2 environments. Generate, characterize and tract critical reagents for preclinical bio-functional studies to support vaccine development. Assist with preclinical bio-functional assay development and t

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. Job Description The Oncology department at Gilead Sciences is seeking an experienced and motivated Associate Scientist/ Senior associate Scientist with exceptional technical skills to support research programs focused on the discovery and development of novel therapies that mobilize the immune response against cancer. The successful candidate will be instrumental in conducting experiments and help develop novel assays to test therapeutic hypotheses and advance immune engager therapeutic candidates to selectively target tumors. Our highly diverse, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research teams utilize state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies to advance novel immuno-oncology therapies in

Use Your Power for Purpose At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. In this role, you will contribute to the discovery and advancement of innovative medicines for patients worldwide by applying rigorous science, modern pharmacology, and cutting-edge technologies. Your work will help transform promising therapeutic ideas into high-quality experimental data that enable confident decisions across the drug discovery process. What You Will Achieve A key strategic focus within the Internal Medicine Research Unit (IMRU) is the discovery of novel therapies for obesity, cardiovascular disease, and related cardiometabolic conditions. As an Associate Scientist in the In Vitro Pharmacology group, you will contribute to early drug discovery programs by generating rigorous, reproducible pharmacology data that support target validation, assay development, compound profiling, and mechanism-of-action studies. This role is well suited for a collaborative, hands-on scientist with experience in cell-based assay execution, mammalian cell culture, quantitative data analysis, and an interest in receptor pharmacology within cardiometabolic drug discovery. How You Will Achieve It Develop, optimize, and execute cell-based signaling, ligand-binding, and other in vitro pharmacology assays to generate high-quality data that support project decisions. Support compound profiling and mechanism-of-action studies through careful experimental design, troubleshooting, and quantitative data analysis. Maintain mammalian cell cultures and prepare fit-for-purpose cellular or membrane-based assay reagents to support screening, binding, and functional assay workflows. Apply core pharmacology concepts, including ligand potency, efficacy and affinity to interpret experimental results. Work collaboratively with pharmacology colleagues and cross-functional pr