Bench Scientist

A position is available for a Bench Scientist with hands-on experience in liquid-handling automation to support hit-to-lead discovery of large molecule therapeutics at Pfizer. The ideal candidate will have experience designing and executing biochemical and cell-based functional assays—leveraging technologies such as ELISA, FACS, HTRF, and high-throughput screening—to drive biologics discovery. This role requires strong expertise in assay development, cell culture, and data analysis, as well as a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset to innovate and optimize screening strategies. We are looking for a creative, solution-oriented individual who enjoys the opportunity to explore new methods. Responsibilities: Responsible for the design and execution of experiments using a variety of detection technologies that may include HTRF, ELISA/DELFIA, FACS, and cell-based functional assays focused on signaling, proliferation, or cytotoxicity Establishing binding and functional assays to support hit-to-lead discovery of large molecule therapeutics Designing and executing biochemical and cell-based functional assays High-throughput screening to support the biologics portfolio Analyzing data, presenting results at internal meetings, and closely collaborating with project team members to develop strategies and identify lead molecules Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience OR Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience Assay Design/Validation and Data QC Excellent cell culture experience, ability to maintain multiple lines in parallel High Throughput Screening including use of automation including Beckman I series. Experience with assay technologies including ELISA, FACS, cell-based reporter assays, AlphaLISA and cytotoxicity. Familiarity with analysis programs such as GeneData Screener and GraphPad Prism, and LIMS programs such as GeneData Biologics. Location/Schedule: This is a fully onsite role in Cambridge, MA Monday - Friday: 40 hours per week Please note contractors are engaged to provide services to Pfizer on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third-party payrolling partner. This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at Pfizer. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Pay Rate Range Min Pay Rate $39 Max Pay Rate $49 Currency USD Unit hourly Benefits Information Comprehensive Benefits Package available based on eligibility Short-Term Disability (STD) Long-Term Disability (LTD) Supplemental and Voluntary Life Insurance

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