Senior Associate Scientist Role – Job at Pfizer, Apply Now!
Pfizer is hiring a Senior Associate Scientist – Systems Biology for its La Jolla, California site. Join the Discovery Technologies team and contribute to the discovery of next-gen biologic therapeutics targeting cancer. This full-time, on-premise role involves developing cell-based assays, supporting high-throughput screening (HTS), and collaborating on immune cell engager research. Ideal for candidates with a B.S. or M.S. in biological sciences and hands-on experience in cell biology, automation, and immuno-oncology.
- Job Title: Senior Associate Scientist – Systems Biology
- Location: La Jolla, California
- Job ID: 4938052
- Job Type: Full-time (On-premise)
- Category: Research & Development
About The Company
Welcome to Pfizer, where we are dedicated to delivering breakthrough medicines that transform patients’ lives. Our Discovery Technologies team, based in La Jolla, focuses on enabling the discovery and development of biologic therapeutics to combat various diseases, especially cancer. We are at the forefront of redirecting immune cells against cancer through cutting-edge technologies like bispecific and multispecific antibodies.
Position Summary
At Pfizer’s La Jolla site, we are looking for a Senior Associate Scientist specializing in Systems Biology to join our team. The role involves uncovering Pfizer’s next biologic oncology therapeutics by designing and developing cell-based assays, handling liquid samples, and conducting high throughput screenings of biologic drug candidates, with a focus on immune cell engagement.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain and manage mammalian cell cultures.
- Develop cell assays through cell line engineering.
- Enable therapeutic antibody discovery through in vitro cell-based assays and high throughput screen.
- Operate liquid handling and automation.
- Analyze, organize, and present data in small and large group meetings.
- Conduct relevant scientific literature search to aid in experimental design.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS for Senior Associate Scientist Role
- B.S. degree and 3+ years’ experience in general cell biology and cell-based assays OR
- MS degree and 1+ years’ experience in general cell biology and cell-based assays
- Experience with mammalian cell culture.
- Experience with lentiviral protein expression system.
- Experience with cell-based assays including but not limited to luciferase reporters, ELISA, MSD, NanoBRET, cell viability.
- Experience independently designing, planning, executing, and interpreting experiments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with plasmid design, cloning, lentivirus, and generation of stable cell lines
- Experience with flow cytometry
- Experience with live cell imaging with Incucytes
- Experience with SnapGene or similar molecular biology design software
- Familiarity with drug discovery, automation, and HTS.
Work Location: On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $66,500.00 to $110,900.00, with additional benefits and programs offered by Pfizer. The compensation structure and benefits may vary based on the location of hire.
Keywords: Pfizer, Senior Associate Scientist, Systems Biology, La Jolla, Biologic Therapeutics, Cell-Based Assays, Immune Cell Engagers
