Associate Scientist, Immunology

Pfizer is hiring an Associate Scientist in its Cell-Mediated Immunoassays group to generate cellular immunology data supporting clinical vaccine programs. The role primarily executes flow cytometry assays and contributes to assay qualification, laboratory operations, data analysis, and quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-throughput flow cytometry assays to characterize cellular immune responses
• Support additional cellular immunoassays such as ELISPOT and ADCC as needed
• Maintain compliance with GxP and internal SOPs for all laboratory activities
• Support the qualification of new assays and ensure accurate documentation of experimental work
• Drive operational improvements, including 5S, laboratory automation, and process optimization, to increase the efficiency and robustness of testing workflows
• Help uphold quality and compliance across CMI through sound documentation practices, data integrity, and audit-readiness
• Prepare reagents, maintain inventory, and manage sample workflows efficiently
• Analyze and interpret assay results and present findings to team members and leadership
• Collaborate within the CMI group and cross-functionally to support vaccine development programs

Preferred

• Experience with flow cytometry and understanding of its scientific principles
• Knowledge of immunology and cellular immune responses
• Familiarity with ELISPOT, ADCC or other biofunctional assays
• Understanding of relevant statistics and data analysis
• Experience with laboratory automation and high-throughput workflows
• Experience with continuous improvement or Lean methodologies (e.g., 5S)
• Familiarity with LIMS or other electronic laboratory systems
• Exposure to mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques
• Prior experience in a clinical or regulated laboratory environment
• AI fluency, with interest in applying AI and digital tools to workflows
• Flow Cytometry
• Immunology
• Cellular Immune Responses
• ELISPOT Assays
• ADCC Assays
• Biofunctional Assays
• Statistics
• Data Analysis
• Laboratory Automation
• High-Throughput Workflows
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Methodologies
• 5S
• LIMS
• Electronic Laboratory Systems
• Mammalian Cell Culture
• Aseptic Techniques
• Clinical Laboratory Experience
• Regulated Laboratory Experience
• AI Fluency
• Digital Tools

Benefits

• Participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary
• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility

Company

• Biopharmaceutical medicines and vaccines development
• New York, New York, USA
• http://www.pfizer.com/
• Founded in 1849
• 10001+ employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline w/ 0+ to 2 years of experience
• Hands-on laboratory experience in immunology or a related field
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs
• Scientific curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and expand technical expertise
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity
• Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
• Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
• U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future
• This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States
• Experience with flow cytometry and understanding of its scientific principles
• Knowledge of immunology and cellular immune responses
• Familiarity with ELISPOT, ADCC or other biofunctional assays
• Understanding of relevant statistics and data analysis
• Experience with laboratory automation and high-throughput workflows
• Experience with continuous improvement or Lean methodologies (e.g., 5S)
• Familiarity with LIMS or other electronic laboratory systems
• Exposure to mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques
• Prior experience in a clinical or regulated laboratory environment
• AI fluency, with interest in applying AI and digital tools to workflows
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline w/ 0+ to 2 years of experience.

Required skills

• 5S, ADCC, Aseptic techniques, ChatGPT, ELISPOT, Flow cytometry, Immunology, LIMS, Mammalian cell culture, Microsoft Copilot, Statistical analysis

Preferred skills

• Exposure to mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques, Familiarity with ELISPOT, ADCC or other biofunctional assays, Familiarity with LIMS or other electronic laboratory systems, Knowledge of immunology and cellular immune responses, Understanding of relevant statistics and data analysis

Experience

• Entry level