Pfizer Analytical Research Scientist Job Opening – Apply Online
Scientist – Analytical Research and Development
Locations: India – Chennai
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: 4919958
Title: Scientist – Analytical Research and Development
Grade: 06
Location: Chennai, India
Here at Pfizer, we have a specific purpose – to find breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. 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.
Analytical Research and Development (ARD) at Pfizer R&D in Chennai, India, is part of the global Pharmaceutical Sciences Small Molecules (PSSM) function and plays a critical role in the research and development of new medicines in Pfizer’s exciting small molecule portfolio by concentrating on drug substance and drug product development. We are seeking an enthusiastic scientist who is keen to learn and has a passion for analytical science to join our exciting, vibrant group in Chennai, India.
What We Offer
- Focus on work-life balance and other benefits
- Flexible workplace culture
- Growth and talent development
- Diverse and inclusive workforce
- Annual bonus
A competitive compensation and flexible benefits package, a good work-life balance, and a fun, rewarding career with opportunities every day to work with other highly talented scientists. Myriad opportunities to learn new technical and interpersonal skills, develop existing strengths, coach, and mentor other colleagues while pursuing our purpose – to find breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.
Job Focus
We are seeking someone with a passion for analytical science and chromatography to join our Analytical Research and Development team (ARD) in Chennai. As part of diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, you’ll support project teams within our development portfolio as they seek to design the highest quality analytical methodologies, capable of operating in development and/or manufacturing environments.
The successful applicant will contribute to developing new solutions and approaches in the field of chromatography & spectroscopy. This is a non-supervisory position.
Responsibilities May Include
- Use your knowledge of chromatographic techniques to develop analytical methods for the analysis of candidates in the Pfizer small molecule portfolio – starting materials, in-process control samples, intermediates, and drug substance.
- Develop and apply chromatographic techniques to meet CRD teams CQA’s, for example, developing chromatographic techniques such as liquid, gas, or supercritical fluid chromatography, for the identification and/or quantitation of active & impurities.
- Be a positive advocate for new technologies and process improvements, engaging with internal and external experts to drive continuous innovation of our capabilities, including advocating the use of computational, modelling, and simulation tools.
- Influence the external environment through professional presentations, posters, and seminars.
- Create and review documents such as analytical test methods, study protocols, and SOPs.
- Proactively identify and address issues that arise during routine analytical testing.
- Ensure timely completion of assigned trainings and activities.
- Perform and review the analytical method development, validation, and transfer experiments as well as associated protocols and reports.
- Stay abreast of the latest relevant literature, and provide technical coaching, mentoring, and training to colleagues within Analytical R&D.
Skills
- Ability to critically evaluate analytical data from a broad range of scientific disciplines.
- Analytical development background and hands-on experience with working knowledge of chromatography techniques in pharmaceutical analysis.
- Carries out peer reviews of work performed by colleagues.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective investigation including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, and the reporting of results.
- Lab Management – Has a good understanding of the lab activities and should own the responsibility of the lab area.
- Analytical working knowledge in chromatographic techniques like HPLC/UPLC-MS, GC, and other analytical equipment.
- Acts as a technical and scientific resource within own project team/discipline.
- Frequently develops and may create novel processes and hypotheses using new ideas and knowledge.
- Knowledge and/or experience in the use of computational predictive tools, modelling software, or data visualization tools is desirable.
- Comfortable working as part of multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams.
- Good verbal communication & sense of handling situations using interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences, with 8+ years of previous relevant experience
OR - PhD degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences, with 5+ years of previous relevant experience.
Other Information: This is an individual contributor role.
Job Families for Job Profiles: 093- Chemistry-Analytical
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Time Type: Full-time
Primary Location: IND – Chennai IIT Madras Research Park
Primary Job Posting Location: India – Chennai
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 48
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