Scientist (non-PhD), Translational Research
Company: Pfizer
Location: Boulder
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
Why Patients Need YouEverything we do, every day, is in line
with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of
safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based
compliant quality culture is flexible, innovative, and customer
oriented. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance,
compliance or analysis through research programs, your contribution
will directly impact patients.What You Will AchieveThe individual
will support translational research programs to advance drug
discovery and clinical development programs. They will leverage
their skills in molecular and cell biology, pharmacology, genomics
and/or proteomics to support research activities associated with
translational studies to advance drug discovery and development
programs. Areas of focus will include drug resistance and
sensitivity, mechanism of action and differentiation, biomarker
discovery, and/or clinical biomarker strategy development and
execution.How You Will Achieve It
- Execute translational research to support advancement of drug
discovery and clinical development programs
- Contributes to the design of experimental studies with manger
guidance
- Independently conducts wet-lab molecular biology, cell biology
and pharmacology studies to generate data that characterizes
compound pharmacology
- Contributes to development and/or implementation of new
experimental capabilities with application to advance drug
discovery and development programs
- Collaborates with scientists in Translational Research, Cell
Biology, Pharmacology, and other functional lines
- Contributes technical and scientific guidance to junior
research associates.
- Contributes to high-quality written reports and oral
presentationsQualificationsMust-Have
- BS/MS in biology, biochemistry or related science plus
Bachelor's minimum 6 years of experience and Master's minimum 5
years of experience.
- Knowledge and successful technical application of molecular
biology, cell biology, pharmacology, genomics, and proteomics
laboratory methods to advance oncology drug discovery, drug
characterization and biomarker discovery
- Extensive experience and technical expertise in culturing cell
lines and primary cells
- Proficiency in 96-well ELISA and cell-based phenotypic
assays
- Basic knowledge and expertise in the following molecular and
cell biology methods: DNA and RNA extraction from tissue and
cultured cells, Sanger sequencing, sub cloning, CRISPR-based gene
editing, analysis of protein expression by Western blot, ELISA,
analysis of gene expression by RT-PCR and RNA sequencing
- Scientist who understands their role and responsibilities and
works to contribute to the overall success of the teams and efforts
they support
- Refined oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to conduct wet-lab studies and collaborate with peers
to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business
impactNice-to-Have
- Industry experience and a focus in Oncology.
- Experience in oncology, inflammatory diseases, pharmacology, or
genomics
- Proficiency in computational data analysis
methodsPHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, ability to
perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex
data analysisNON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT
REQUIREMENTS
- Able to adhere to safe work practices and perform lab works
with appropriate personal protection equipment such as but not
limited to safety goggles, facial mask, gloves, lab coat/
protective gowning, and closed toe shoes
- Able to work at flexible hours occasionally when performing
time-sensitive experimentsOther Job Details:
- Last Date to Apply for Job: May 31st 2022 The annual base
salary for this position ranges from $69,900 to $116,500 . In
addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target
of7.5%of the base salary. Benefits offered include a retirement
savings plan, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid
caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to
include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for
COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by
applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable
Accommodations.Sunshine ActPfizer 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 EligibilityPfizer 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.Research and Development
Keywords: Pfizer, Boulder , Scientist (non-PhD), Translational Research, Other , Boulder, Colorado
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