Senior Associate Scientist, Biology
Pfizer
2021-12-03 11:30:03
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Science & Technology
Job description
What You Will Achieve
Pfizer's Rare Disease Research Unit (RDRU) is committed to developing transformative, first-in-class therapies for rare inherited diseases. We seek a Senior Associate Scientist at the BS/MS level to become a member of a team working on diseases with high unmet need in the areas of metabolism, cardiomyopathy, and neurodegeneration employing small molecule and gene therapy approaches. The role will focus on the development and implementation of cell based, in vitro, and ex vivo assays to identify and characterize potential therapeutics. The successful candidate will implement and perform established methodologies and explore cutting edge technical approaches in a dynamic and innovative environment.
How You Will Achieve ItDevelop and execute novel assays
Interpret and present data in project meetings
Effectively balance resources as needed to achieve timely execution of projects across multiple research teams.
Assimilate new information, implement new techniques, and quickly adapt to changing project needs
Work collaboratively with project teams and seek guidance from scientific colleagues as needed
Must-Have
B.S. or M.S. in Biology or related discipline and at least 2 years of experience in an industrial or academic setting.
Proficient in mammalian cell culture and stable cell line generation
Experience with assay development/validation and troubleshooting
Experience with standard molecular biology techniques such as ELISA/MSD, Western blot, PCR, gene expression analysis, DNA, RNA, or protein isolation.
Nice-to-Have
Experience with molecular cloning techniques
Animal handling, dosing, and tissue collection in rodents
Experience with flow cytometry/cell sorting
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