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Scientist, Analytical Research and Development

🏢 Pfizer • 📍 Sandwich, England • 🕒 Today

Salary Range

£35,133 - £50,749

£2,928 - £4,229 / mo

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Location Base

Sandwich, England

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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Transatlantic Parity

1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

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 Sandwich, UK plays a critical role in the research and development of new medicines in Pfizer’s exciting small molecule portfolio, and we are seeking an experienced and talented scientist who is keen to learn, and has a passion for analytical science, to join our exciting, vibrant group in Sandwich, UK.

What we offer

Full time and part time options
Annual performance related bonus
Flexible workplace culture
Growth and Talent development
Diverse and inclusive workforce

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, while pursuing our purpose – to find breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.

Job Focus

The successful candidate will have a passion for analytical chemistry. They will work alongside subject matter experts and analytical leads, in cross-functional project teams, to deliver analytical excellence. These project teams work with partner lines from chemical and formulation development, regulatory, quality and manufacturing to develop medicines for clinical and commercial use.

Responsibilities may include

Application, development and validation of analytical techniques including chromatography, spectroscopy and spectrometry for novel, innovative, breakthrough medicines in clinical development including rare infectious disease, cancer and other life-threatening conditions.
Effectively collaborating with project team members, including presenting data at project team meetings, critically reviewing experimental data and be actively involved in solving technical challenges that arise during pharmaceutical development.
Authoring internal and external publications and sections of CMC regulatory documentation.
Assisting in the maintenance and renewal of laboratory instruments, systems or apparatus and in the maintenance and continuous improvement of safe and effective working practices.
Maintain written records of experimental work in accordance with GLP/GMP and departmental philosophies.
Be a positive advocate for new technology, process improvements and for the application of computational tools and digital design approaches.

Qualifications

BSc, MSc or Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Pharmaceutical Sciences with experience in a relevant industry.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

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!

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