Senior Scientist, Vaccines Research Job in Pearl River, New York US
Senior Scientist, Vaccines Research
Org Marketing Statement Pfizer Inc: Working together for a healthier world Founded in 1849, Pfizer is the world's premier biopharmaceutical company taking new approaches to better health. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver quality, safe and effective prescription medicines to treat and help prevent disease for both people and animals. We also partner with healthcare providers, governments and local communities around the world to expand access to our medicines and to provide better quality health care and health system support. At Pfizer, colleagues in more than 90 countries work every day to help people stay happier and healthier longer and to reduce the human and economic burden of disease worldwide. Role Description Design and perform experiments to aid development of fermentation processes for the production of native and recombinant vaccine antigens. The incumbent develops and performs the diverse fermentation operations required to optimize the production of vaccine candidates. Expertise will be used to develop new techniques, to critically evaluate results and suggest approaches to solve problems. The individual should be an experienced microbiologist or bio-engineer with a strong background in microbiology, fermentation development and medium optimization with analytical skill. The operation of 10L, 70L, and up to 400L bioreactors is a main component of this job Responsibilities " Develop, optimize, and scale-up fermentation process at 10L scale for the preparation of vaccine candidates up to pilot plant scale (70L and 400L scales). " Develop and optimize fermentation medium and define fermentation parameters by DOE method. " Transfer developed process to late phase manufacturing. " Presents problems and proposed solutions in discussion with group members. Offers insights based on experience to group members to help solve problems. " Critically evaluate own and others results to determine if processes are optimal or if opportunities exist. " Present periodic status updates to the group. Prepare technical reports, as needed. " Fully document laboratory experiments in notebooks in a timely and compliant manner. " Perform assay to monitor and analyze the fermentation and productivity. Assist in developing new assays and adapt existing assays to new materials. Discuss analytical issues with team members to help advance objectives. Qualifications " This position requires BS plus 10 years experience; MS with 8 years; Ph.D. plus 2 years experience in bioprocess development. A strong background in microbiology and biochemistry is essential. Analytical skill is a plus. Proficiency with personal computers including word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and relevant scientific software is desirable. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. " Individual will take a lead role in setting project objectives, designing and conducting experiments, and interpreting results/data. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work for Pfizer in the U.S. In certain circumstances it may be advantageous to Pfizer to support the application(s) for temporary visa classification and/or sponsor applications for permanent residence so that a foreign national colleague can accept or remain in a work assignment in the U. S. For certain classes of temporary visas, the resulting work authorization may be specific to Pfizer and the specific job and/or work site. Pfizer may at its business discretion decide to or refrain from obtaining, maintaining and/or extending the temporary visa status and/or sponsoring a colleague for permanent residency and /or employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers and the colleague's long-term prospects for securing lawful permanent residence, among other reasons. Employment applicants requiring immigration sponsorship must disclose, when initial application for employment is made, whether or not they are legally authorized to work for Pfizer in the U.S. and, if so, whether that authorization permits them to work in the job they seek. In no case should Pfizer's support of a colleague's temporary visa application or sponsorship of a colleague for permanent residence be construed to guarantee success of that application or amend or otherwise invalidate the "at-will" employment relationship between the colleague and Pfizer. Click Here To Apply Now