Principal Scientist, Primary Pharmacology

Pfizer

Groton, CT, USA
Base: $106,000.00 to $176,600.00; bonus/equity: 15...
Onsite
12 years experience in biochemistry or pharmacology
Expertise in htrf, elisa, fp, bret assay formats
Experience with immortalized and primary cells
This role is central to Pfizer's mission of delivering breakthrough therapies by combining expertise in pharmacology and target biology

Job Summary

  • This role is central to Pfizer's mission of delivering breakthrough therapies by combining expertise in pharmacology and target biology.
  • The successful candidate will independently design and perform in vitro assays to drive lead identification and investigate mechanistic pharmacology.
  • Employees are eligible for a bonus target of 15.0% of base salary, share-based long-term incentives, and comprehensive health benefits.

Matching Summary

This role is central to Pfizer's mission of delivering breakthrough therapies by combining expertise in pharmacology and target biology.

Salary

Base: $106,000.00 to $176,600.00; Bonus/Equity: 15.0% target bonus plus share-based long term incentive; Benefits: 401(k) matching, paid vacation, medical/dental/vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12 years experience in biochemistry or pharmacology
  • Expertise in HTRF, ELISA, FP, BRET assay formats
  • Experience with immortalized and primary cells
  • Proficiency in RT-qPCR, transfection, and western blotting
  • Laboratory automation and data analysis systems knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring junior colleagues effectively
  • Cross-disciplinary collaboration skills
  • Knowledge of metabolic and cardiovascular disease concepts
  • Experience with GPCRs, enzymes, transcription factors
  • Strong protein and pathway study background

Key Requirements

  • BA/BS with 12 years relevant experience
  • MS with 9 years relevant experience
  • PhD with 4 years relevant experience
  • Permanent work authorization in the United States required
  • No visa sponsorship available for this role

Work Rights

Must have permanent work authorization in the US

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