Genetic Toxicology Scientist (non-PhD)
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Use Your Power for Purpose Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. At the core of this mission is Research and Development, where we strive to transform advanced science and technologies into the most impactful therapies and vaccines.
Whether you are involved in discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, you will leverage cutting-edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and deliver top-tier medicines to patients globally.
ROLE SUMMARY We are seeking a highly motivated laboratory scientist to join Pfizer Global Research and Development laboratories based in Groton, CT. The Scientist position is in the Genetic Toxicology department within Safety Sciences. The scientist will work as part of a team to conduct in vitro genetic toxicology studies in support of drug discovery and development.
The primary responsibilities of the position are to conduct next generation sequencing (NGS) experiments and cell biology-based work to identify genotoxic compounds and data processing. Commitment to scientific understanding of the data and development of technical expertise are required.
The successful candidate will have expertise in automation and high throughput assays, in addition to working in a cellular biology laboratory and demonstrate ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Automation expertise Attention to detail and conduct of established protocols using aseptic techniques Generating high-quality data in a timely manner, reviewing and uploading data into databases and data QC Close collaborations and effective communication with peers and leaders QUALIFICATIONS Must Have B.S degree with at least 6 to 8 years OR M.S degree with 4 to 6 years’ experience working in a biology laboratory Mastery of automation, cell culture, and molecular techniques Competencies: Responds well to scientific challenges and applies significant rigor to their own work Self-aware; will seek input from others on ideas and problem-solving; uses others as a resource Change agile, capable of quickly adapting to changes in project direction, role assignments, reporting relationships and department organization.
Nice to Have Experts in next-generation sequencing (sequencing library preparation and data analysis) Experts in automation protocol development and troubleshooting Experience in high-throughput assays ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Peer scientists SMEs within and beyond genetic toxicology Project team representatives External consortia collaborators Work Location Assignment: On Premise 
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $79,400.00 to $132,400.00.
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.



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