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Senior Scientist (mRNA Vaccine Development, Molecular Biology and Sequencing) - Virtual Hiring Event

Employer
Pfizer
Location
New Hempstead, New York, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 3, 2022

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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Development
Discipline
Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Event Information:
Thursday, October 20th from 3:00 - 5:30 pm est

Reserve your spot to speak with the Pfizer team at the Virtual Hiring Event. Attend from your computer or smartphone. No app download required. Click ""Apply"" to complete your registration for the virtual event.

About the Position:


We are looking for a Senior Scientist whose work will focus on DNA and molecular biology for the Upstream Development Group within Early Bioprocess Development at VRD in Pearl River, NY. The incumbent will work with the upstream mRNA drug substance team to support various efforts regarding DNA (including plasmid) and nucleic acid sequencing and characterization. A strong, hands-on background in all aspects of molecular biology is required, including molecular cloning, plasmid analysis, nucleic acid characterization, nucleic acid sequencing/analysis and in vitro transcription. There would be special interest in candidates with a background in Nanopore/SHAPE-seq and affiliated RNA analyses. The incumbent would be joining a team of scientists well-versed in mRNA production and characterization, and would be expect to both support and innovate efforts from the DNA and sequencing fronts.

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline and 0-2 years experience
  • Experienced in the design and production of plasmid DNA and other forms of in vitro transcription templates
  • Proven molecular biology skills
  • Command of analytical techniques such gel/capillary gel electrophoresis, fragment analyzer, ddPCR, nucleic acid analysis (Sanger, NGS, Nanopore, etc.)
  • Ability to design, organize and execute complex experiments
  • Ability to plan experimental workflows for multiple experiments
  • Ability to work independently
  • Collaborates in a team environment
  • Compiles, organizes and evaluates data
  • Has experience in preparing making comprehensive presentations

About Pfizer:

At Pfizer,we're driven to discover the cure-driven to significantly improve the lives of everyone...everywhere. If you're similarly driven, you'll find there's no better place to begin-and continue-your career than at Pfizer.

Science is the foundation of our company. This is why it's no surprise that our scientists are among the best in the world. We arm them with the resources, technology, and facilities they need to solve some of the world's most complex health challenges. So, it's no wonder that the most driven scientists in the world choose to do their life's passion at Pfizer.

Join us and you'll partner with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and abilities, people who contribute to all aspects of what we do-from drug development to marketing, technology to sales, and so much more.

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