Scientist, Immunology and Oncology Research, (non PhD)

$74,900 - $124,800/Yr

Pfizer - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

Pfizer's Oncology Research Unit in La Jolla, California, is seeking a Scientist (non-PhD) to join the Post-Candidate Research group. This role focuses on translating basic discoveries in immune oncology into novel therapeutics, advancing clinical and pre-clinical drug programs, and providing scientific and technical support to generate decision-enabling data for drug combination strategies and mechanisms of action.

Responsibilities

• Execute in vitro experiments including compound dose curves and immune cell/cancer cell co-culture assays.
• Perform multi-color flow cytometry staining of cells or tissues and analyze flow cytometry data.
• Conduct ELISA and MSD assays for cytokines and soluble biomarkers, graph results.
• Maintain sterile tissue culture of primary cells and cell lines.
• Keep detailed records for all experiments, reagent stocks, and frozen stocks.
• Record experimental protocols/results and contribute to technical reports for regulatory filings.
• Communicate experimental findings in oral and written formats during lab meetings.
• Contribute to a culture of scientific excellence and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or related discipline with 6+ years relevant post-graduate industry experience or MS degree with 4+ years.
• Experience in standard aseptic cell culture techniques.
• Experience in immune cell isolation and characterization using multi-color flow cytometry.
• Experience in immune cell assays including activation, differentiation, proliferation, and cytotoxicity.
• Attention to detail in maintaining thorough lab records.
• Excellent organizational skills and good verbal and written communication.
• Strong motivation and ability to multi-task in a collaborative team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with T cell or myeloid cell differentiation and functional assays.
• Experience in writing technical study reports for regulatory filings.
• Drug Discovery and Oncology experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance