Pfizer
Pharmaceutical Research and Development
Sr.AssociateScientist-FormulationDevelopment
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“Sr. Associate Scientist- Formulation Development at Pfizer. Skills: Formulation Development, Analytical Characterization, Biophysical Techniques, Biochemical Techniques. Participate in developing parenteral formulations. Assist in developing manufacturing processes”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives; Translate advanced science and technologies into therapies and vaccines; Accelerate and bring best-in-class medicines to patients
Industry & Context.
Assess assigned tasks; Make decisions; Apply knowledge
Lab-based position, Standing and working in a lab, Operating analytical and formulation instruments, Occasional travel required, Permanent work authorization in the United States
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B. S. in Biochemistry, Chemicaliochemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent, minimum of 2 years' relevant industry experience, Ability to follow established procedures independently, Working knowledge of SE-UPLC, RP-UPLC, LC-MS, peptide mapping, UPLC (IEX), SDS-PAGE, Capillary Gel electrophoresis (CGE), imaged Capillary Electrophoresis (iCE), spectroscopy techniques, experience with biotherapeutics analytical methods such as UPLC (IEX), SDS-PAGE, Capillary Gel electrophoresis (CGE), imaged Capillary Electrophoresis (iCE), spectroscopy techniques, Demonstrated scientific documentation skills
Nice to Have
M. S. Degree, 0-2 years of experience, Experience with drug development of biologics and vaccines, 2-4 years of hands-on lab experience in analytical techniques, Excellent documentation skills, Self-motivated and highly effective in a team-based environment, Effective written and oral communication skills, Familiarity with GMP requirements, Familiarity with parenteral manufacturing requirements, container/closure integrity, and clinical and commercial unit operations, Practical knowledge of lyophilization and lyophilization cycle development
What You'll Do.
Participate in developing parenteral formulations
Assist in developing manufacturing processes
Perform characterization of candidate molecules
Determine stability profile
Develop appropriate dosage form
Assist in development and scale-up of drug product processes
Prepare data summary presentation
Author technical reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interact effectively with a multi-disciplinary team; Collaborate with scientists for formulation optimization; Communicate with laboratory scientists; Communicate with project managers; Communicate with colleagues from numerous functions; Serve on multi-disciplinary project teams
Communication Scope
Effective communication skills; Effective written and oral communication skills
Full Job Description
**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** This position will be part of Drug Product Design and Development (DPDD) within the Pharmaceutical Research and Development (PhRD) department. The incumbent will participate in the development of parenteral formulation for biologics modalities such as monoclonal antibodies, peptide-based therapeutics, antibody drug conjugates, proteins, and vaccines. This position will be responsible for performing analytical characterization of candidate molecules by using various biophysical and biochemical characterization techniques. Furthermore, this position will assist in developing processes for drug product manufacturing, responsible for data compilation, data presentations and report writing. Your strong foundation in general scientific practice, its principles and concepts will help in meeting critical deadlines. You will be relied on as a technical contributor to assess the assigned tasks and make decisions that involve direct application of your knowledge. It is your dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe. **How You Will Achieve It** The responsibilities of Senior Associate Scientist position include but are not limited to: * Participate in developing parenteral formulations for biotherapeutic modalities such as monoclonal antibodies, peptide-based therapeutics, antibody drug conjugates, proteins and vaccines. This position will be responsible to assist
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