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Why Patients Need You
Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling this mission as we translate advanced science into therapies and vaccines that matter most. As part of the Cellular Mediated Immunity (CMI) group, you will contribute to understanding immune responses that drive vaccine efficacy and safety.
What You Will Achieve
As an Associate Scientist in the CMI group, you will play a critical role in generating high-quality cellular immunology data in a regulated laboratory setting to support Pfizer's vaccine programs. The primary focus of this role is high-throughput flow cytometry to analyze cellular immune responses in clinical and non-clinical samples. You may also support additional immunological assays such as ELISPOT and other biofunctional methods. This position involves routine testing, assay development, and data analysis, all performed in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and internal standards.
How You Will Achieve It
Must-Have
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $58,500.00 to $97,500.00. 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.
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.
Research and Development
Why Patients Need You
Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling this mission as we translate advanced science into therapies and vaccines that matter most. As part of the Cellular Mediated Immunity (CMI) group, you will contribute to understanding immune responses that drive vaccine efficacy and safety.
What You Will Achieve
As an Associate Scientist in the CMI group, you will play a critical role in generating high-quality cellular immunology data in a regulated laboratory setting to support Pfizer's vaccine programs. The primary focus of this role is high-throughput flow cytometry to analyze cellular immune responses in clinical and non-clinical samples. You may also support additional immunological assays such as ELISPOT and other biofunctional methods. This position involves routine testing, assay development, and data analysis, all performed in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and internal standards.
How You Will Achieve It
- Perform high-throughput flow cytometry assays to characterize cellular immune responses.
- Support additional immunological assays such as ELISPOT and other biofunctional methods as needed.
- Maintain compliance with GLP/GCLP and internal SOPs for all laboratory activities.
- Assist in assay development and qualification and ensure accurate documentation of experimental work.
- Prepare reagents, maintain inventory, and manage sample workflows efficiently.
- Analyze and interpret flow cytometry data and present findings to team members and management.
- Collaborate within the CMI group and across teams to support vaccine development programs.
- Stay current on departmental and corporate training requirements.
Must-Have
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry). with 0 to 2 years of experience
- Hands-on laboratory experience in immunology or related field.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in basic computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and scientific data software.
- Experience with flow cytometry and understanding of its scientific principles.
- Knowledge of immunology and cellular immune responses.
- Familiarity with ELISPOT or other biofunctional assays.
- Understanding of relevant statistics and data analysis.
- Experience with laboratory automation and high-throughput workflows.
- Exposure to mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques.
- Prior experience in a clinical or regulated laboratory environment.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $58,500.00 to $97,500.00. 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.
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.
Research and Development
Salary : $58,500 - $97,500