Translational Biology Research Associate

Summary:

Biology Research Department at PFE is looking for someone who will be responsible for assisting Associate Scientist (AS), supporting the daily operations of the Translational Biology for pre-clinical and clinical studies, and performing testing of human blood samples and murine blood samples on clinical analyzers such as HPLCs and CZE.

Responsibilities:

• Perform sample preparations and testing of human and murine proteins and blood samples.
• Quantitate Hemoglobin variants in blood samples.
• Perform routine data collection and equipment maintenance according to the manuals.
• Create sample batches, print labels, and label tubes.
• Perform mobile phases and buffer preparation.
• Manage and ensure sufficient inventory of material, supplies, and equipment needed for duties.
• Oversee samples shipping to CRO and receiving from CRO.
• Analyze and report data in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Rigorous data organization in support of external collaborations and clinical studies
• Document and maintain electronic laboratory notebook (ELN)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• AA/BA/BS in a relevant field with a minimum of 0-2 years of related laboratory experience within a pharmaceutical company, clinical lab, or academic equivalent.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with high-performing colleagues, balance multiple tasks, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Dedication to making a difference and driven to make a positive impact in SCD treatment.
• Flexible, proactive, organized, detail-oriented, team player, self-initiative, eager to learn, efficient, and hard-working ethic.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in a team-based environment is crucial.
• Experience using a pipette.
• Weekend availability.

Rate/Location:

• $25-$33/hr
• This is an onsite role in San Francisco, CA

Please note contractors are engaged to provide services to Pfizer on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third-party payrolling partner.

This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at Pfizer. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued, and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.