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Senior Associate Scientist-Vaccine Development (Analytical, Assays)

|  Posted On: May 20, 2026

location:Pearl River, NY 10965

Duration:Direct Hire (Full Time)

mode of work:On-site

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Job Summary

Job Title:  
Senior Associate Scientist-Vaccine Development (Analytical, Assays)
Posted Date:  
May 20, 2026
Duration:  
Direct Hire (Full Time)
Shift(s):  

09:00 - 18:00

Salary ($): 
68600.00 - 114300.00 per Yearly (compensation based on experience and qualifications)
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Description

Rangam is seeking candidates for a Direct Hire role as a Senior Associate Scientist-Vaccine Development (Analytical, Assays)our client Pfizer, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Seeking candidates in Pearl River, NY or willing to relocate.

Use Your Power for Purpose

  • At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. This is a laboratory-based position within the Vaccine Research & Development Analytical Development organization.
  • The Senior Associate Scientist will support vaccine programs through analytical method development, sample testing, and data interpretation, with a primary focus on separation-based analytical techniques.

What You Will Achieve

  • Perform analytical method development and sample testing under manager supervision in support of vaccine process development, formulation development, release, stability, and characterization.
  • Apply separation-based techniques, including but not limited to: HPLC (SEC, IEX, RP) and CE
  • Utilize LC MS–based methods for characterization of vaccine antigens and related analytes.
  • Execute method verification, qualification, and optimization studies under appropriate supervision.
  • Analyze and interpret experimental data; summarize results and conclusions clearly and provide to the manager.
  • Document experimental work contemporaneously in electronic laboratory notebooks in compliance with internal standards.
  • Author and review analytical methods, protocols, and technical notes or method qualification reports with appropriate guidance.
  • Participate in general laboratory activities, including instrument maintenance, reagent management, and laboratory housekeeping.
  • Work in compliance with applicable data integrity expectations, as required.
  • Continuously improve safe and effective working practices in the laboratory environment

 

Qualifications

Must Have

  • BS with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, or MS with 0 to 3 in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field.
  • Hands-on experience with chromatographic or electrophoretic separations.
  • Strong data analysis, documentation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-based laboratory environmen.

 

Nice to Have

  • LC-MS experience supporting proteins and/or mRNAs preferred.
  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
  • Experience with liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS)  

Work Location Assignment: On Premise


The annual base salary for this position ranges from $68,600.00 to $114,300.00. 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.





Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.




Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.




Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.  

EEO & Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of Rangam Consultants, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. 

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