Pfizer Biochemistry Jobs – Molecular Biology Scientist Post Vacancy
Pfizer Biochemistry Jobs. Pfizer invites BS in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbial Genetics and candidates with MS in the respective subjects for the post of Scientist – Molecular Biology/Genetics. Biology jobs in US 2020, Biochemistry jobs 2020. Check out all the details on the same below:
Job Title: Scientist – Molecular Biology/Genetics
Location: United States – Michigan – Kalamazoo
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- BS in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbial Genetics or related fields with 2-5 years of experience
- MS in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbial Genetics or related fields with 0-3 years of experience
Experience:
Experience working with genetic modification of E. coli, actinomycetes, yeasts, and/or other important industrial micro-organisms.
Industrial or lab experience (non-coursework) and experience with nonconventional yeasts preferred.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of molecular genetics techniques and computer software, and operation of molecular biology related instrumentation especially with industrially relevant microorganisms.
- Skill and working knowledge in bioinformatics, including competence in using common desktop bioinformatic apps such as DNA Star, Vector NTI, CLC Bio Main/Genomics Workbench and Geneious.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate experimental data.
- Strong initiative and good problem-solving skills. Takes personal responsibility for own work, pushing self and others to exceed goals and deliver results.
- Must have demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral.
- Must be able to establish positive colleague relationships which foster collaboration and cooperation.
- BDG is a team-based organization. Good peer relationships are the only way to get projects done and to succeed.
- Change agile – can effectively cope with change.
ROLE SUMMARY
The position of Scientist – Molecular Biology/Genetics will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to improve Pfizer’s production processes through biotransformation, biocatalysis and microbial culture improvement projects. Principal duties include enzyme engineering/evolution, high throughput screening, strain construction and improvement, pathway and metabolic engineering, and development of new molecular biology tools to accomplish these tasks. The Bioprocess Development Group (BDG) is a group of 25 highly engaged scientists that apply state of the art genetic, microbiological, engineering and analytical technology to support the lowest cost production of small-molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) via enzymatic and fermentation processes.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Improve production strains by molecular biological methods and by traditional mutagenesis and screening.
- Identify and evolve enzymes for increased activity, specificity and selectivity.
- Determine and understand metabolic or reaction pathways and genetically engineer those pathways for improved culture performance and/or to produce new APIs.
Last Date to Apply: May 19th, 2020
Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus
