What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Scientist Early Antigen Development position at myGwork - LGBTQ Business Community?
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Role Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Associate Scientist to support early antigen and assay development through the application of molecular, microbiological, and cell culture methods. The successful candidate is excited about preclinical research and will have the opportunity to help advance multiple bacterial vaccine programs. The Associate will be familiar with a BSL-2 environment and can work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Role Responsibilities
Must Have:
Sitting, standing, walking, and repetitive procedures, light lifting; ability to analyze data and design experiments and present scientific concepts to colleagues.
Non-standard Work Schedule, Travel Or Environment Requirements
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $60,200.00 to $100,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
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 work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com . This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
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Role Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Associate Scientist to support early antigen and assay development through the application of molecular, microbiological, and cell culture methods. The successful candidate is excited about preclinical research and will have the opportunity to help advance multiple bacterial vaccine programs. The Associate will be familiar with a BSL-2 environment and can work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Role Responsibilities
- Work in a BSL-2 environment to perform preclinical experiments aimed at developing and optimize vaccine candidates. Perform functional assays to assess vaccine candidates.
- Build team skills and collaborate within the team as well as across groups to support vaccine development efforts.
- Adhere to schedule and perform other activities as assigned.
- Analyze data and present experimental results in meetings.
- Document all work in electronic notebooks and write progress reports as required.
- Stay current on all departmental and corporate training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Must Have:
- BS with 0 - 2 years of laboratory experience in a microbiology or biological discipline (Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or equivalent)
- Experience working with bacteria in a BSL-2 environment.
- Motivated, flexible, and willing to learn new skill sets.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions while confident in problem solving.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer literacy and Microsoft Windows/Office 365 experience. Experience using PRISM and bioinformatics software for cloning and genome analysis preferred.
- Experience in recombinant protein purification.
- Experience with cloning and bacterial strain manipulation/engineering.
- Familiar with performing preclinical functional assays.
- Experience with mammalian cell culture systems.
Sitting, standing, walking, and repetitive procedures, light lifting; ability to analyze data and design experiments and present scientific concepts to colleagues.
Non-standard Work Schedule, Travel Or Environment Requirements
- Local travel, adherence to all safe work practices and working within defined biosafety requirements.
- Flexibility to work late hours/weekends if needed.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $60,200.00 to $100,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
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 work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Pfizer endeavors to make www.pfizer.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com . This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.
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Salary : $60,200 - $100,400