Associate Scientist, Clinical Immunology
Pfizer
Pearl River, NY0–2 yrs3h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Patient careTroubleshootingExcelMicrosoft OfficeLLMsData analysis
- Work
- On-site in Pearl River
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Troubleshooting43%Patient care30%Microsoft Office19%Excel17%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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Key Responsibilities
- Perform immunoassays / clinical sample testing to support vaccine development programs in a GLP-compliant environment.
- Analyze assay data, troubleshoot performance, and contribute to assay development, qualification, and validation activities.
- Review clinical and nonclinical data to ensure accuracy, quality, and reliable study outcomes.
- Maintain critical assay materials, including reagents, controls, proficiency panels, and viruses, to support testing readiness.
- Collaborate across the team to meet project timelines and communicate assay progress, results, and key updates to project teams and leadership.
- Maintain required training and contribute to a culture of quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
- Hands-on experience in a science laboratory.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- 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.
Preferred Requirements
- Pharmaceutical or vaccine research experience.
- Experience with functional antibody assays, or neutralization assays.
- Experience with assay development, troubleshooting, or clinical sample testing.
- Experience in regulated or high-throughput laboratory environments.
- Experience with automated liquid handling platforms, such as Bravo, Tecan, or similar systems.
- Experience with scientific data analysis or generative AI tools.
Physical/Mental Requirements
- Work in a lab environment for the majority of the workday.
- Work with various types of bodily fluids.
- Ability to lift racks/boxes up to 10 lbs.
Work Location
- On Premise.