Pfizer Senior Associate Scientist in Bothell, United States 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 in the Antibody Optimization group, 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 group in Pfizer that comprises experts in the major scientific disciplines involved in the discovery and preclinical development of traditional and new antibody formats.
You will play a vital role as a key contributor in large, multi-disciplinary matrix teams from project inception through to delivery of clinical drug candidates. Your significant experience of applying knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of the discipline will make you a critical member of the team. Your skill and knowledge will help in making decisions that require choosing among limited options. You are proactive in contributing to all team discussions and creating an environment of collaboration.
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 phage panning against a variety of antigen sources and formats under the supervision of more senior team members.
Screen polyclonal and monoclonal phage samples using ELISA and other assays.
Transiently express and purify antibodies using mammalian cells.
Keep an up-to-date and accurate electronic laboratory notebook.
Participate in relevant team meetings.
Present protocols and data related to phage-display campaigns within individual and project team meetings.
Qualifications
Must-Have
Bachelor's Degree.
3+ years of experience.
Experience in protein-based assays (e.g., ELISA, Octet/SPR, or Biacore/BLI).
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Interact effectively with peers and leaders as part of a multi-disciplinary team and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Nice-to-Have
Working knowledge and ability to work with display libraries including yeast and/or phage.
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