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ROLE SUMMARY

This is a laboratory-based position within the Vaccines Early BioProcess Development - Formulation Development group. The individual will perform routine studies to support formulation and process development of vaccine drug product formulations for proteins, glycoconjugates, RNA as well as adjuvants.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Perform studies to support formulation development for new antigen candidates across vaccine modalities with moderate supervision.

+ Prepare routine vaccine formulations and analytics for animal studies.

+ Calculate amounts of active ingredients and excipients to achieve the desired formulation composition.

+ Follow the established procedures to perform formulation characterization.

+ With guidance, support development of scalable formulation processes for liquid and lyophilized vaccines products.

+ Document experiments, analyze data, provide interpretation and conclusions obtained from formulation development experiments contemporaneously in an electronic notebook as directed.

+ With guidance, draft formulation protocols, dose instructions and technical reports.

+ Contribute to and participate in general laboratory maintenance activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must Have

+ BS in Pharmaceutics, Biochemistry, Life Sciences or related discipline with 3 to 5 years of related work experience, or MS with 1 - 3 years of experience

+ Relevant experience in pharmaceutical formulation and process development is a must.

+ Good interpersonal, verbal and written skills.

Nice to Have

+ Experience in formulation development for vaccines, other biologics and adjuvants is preferable, and experience in their delivery technology platforms

+ Experience in lyophilization development

+ Experience with utilizing various biophysical formulation characterization techniques such as UV-Vis, DSC, CD, osmolality, Karl Fischer, particle sizing, and zeta potential

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Standard conditions - sitting, standing

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

+ Analytical and Formulation Development

+ Early BioProcess Development

+ Vaccine Research & Development

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $66,500.00 to $110,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 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, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer 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. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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