Research Associate III (Peptide / Protein Chemistry)

Research Associate III (Peptide / Protein Chemistry)

Purpose of the Job:

The Scientist will support the drug development team, leveraging technical expertise in analytical chemistry to support the discovery and characterization of novel drug candidates and their clinical formulations.

The Impact you will have:

Under the guidance of the Research Director, the applicant’s main roles will include:

• Executing and optimising assays to characterise peptides and peptide formulations
• Developing novel assays to address future bioanalysis needs
• Developing quality control testing and characterisation assays
• Providing general wet lab support for our in-vitro scientists
• With short notice, working with the Discovery and CMC Teams to address their immediate peptide characterisation needs
• Maintaining accurate written and computer-based records for all experiments and studies
• Analysing large datasets and generating research reports

From time to time, other duties may include:

• Undertaking any necessary training and/or development
• Carrying out such other duties as necessary to assist in the smooth and efficient operation of the laboratory and facilities, including cleaning and maintenance

Required skills, education and experience:

• MSc degree with further experience, or PhD degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related Life Sciences, or have equivalent academic and/or industrial experience
• Wet lab experience in a molecular biology lab (industry or academia) with peptide or protein research background
• Experience with executing and developing analytical methods and assays to characterise peptides or proteins
• Experience with biological molecule characterisation techniques, e.g. LC (RP/SEC-HPLC), DLS / SLS
• Comfortable in a fast-paced laboratory environment
• Able to work methodically whilst delivering results to a high standard
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have a co-operative, flexible attitude towards work
• Able to self-prioritise and mange own work with minimal supervision
• Disciplined and considerate of confidentiality and security at all times

Preferred:

• Experience with LCMS advantageous
• Experience working in a biotech start-up advantageous

Purpose

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

DisAbility Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to support your application and future career. Our mission is unleashing the power of our people, especially those with unique superpowers. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

Research and Development

Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives

Research confirms what intuition tells us: that purpose-driven companies perform better, are more innovative, attract and retain the best people, and know how to unleash the power of those people. Pfizer’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world.

Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society:

“Breakthroughs” - These are the innovations, scientific and commercial, that we seek to deliver every day. All colleagues, regardless of role, level or location, strive for breakthroughs every day.

“Change” - We want to do more than simply improve patients’ medical conditions; we want to dramatically change their lives for the better.

“Patients’ lives” - We consider not only patients, but everyone they touch—including their families, caregivers, and friends—and everything they love to do. It’s an intentionally holistic view.

Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.

Every decision we make and every action we take is done with the patient in mind—and to nurture an environment where breakthroughs can thrive.