Rangam is seeking candidates for a Direct Hire role as a Associate Scientist (Innovation) with 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 transform patients' lives. Central to this mission is our Research and Development team, which strives to convert advanced science and cutting-edge technologies into impactful therapies and vaccines. Whether you are engaged in discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, your role is crucial. You will leverage innovative design and process development capabilities to expedite the delivery of top tier medicines to patients globally. By integrating advanced scientific knowledge with practical applications, we aim to bring the most effective treatments to those in need, fulfilling our commitment to improving health outcomes worldwide.

What You Will Achieve

Join a highly collaborative team, where you will contribute to the development, evaluation, and implementation of scientific and automation-driven solutions that enhance laboratory efficiency, data quality, and scalability. In this role, you will work at the intersection of bench science, process optimization, and emerging technologies, supporting modernization of assay workflows and continuous improvement initiatives. Through collaboration with scientists, automation experts, and data teams, you'll help turn creative concepts into effective, lasting improvements that enhance lab workflows. 

How You Will Achieve It

• Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of new laboratory technologies, including automation, digital tools, and AI-enabled solutions for data analysis or workflow improvement.  
• Support assay development, optimization, and troubleshooting activities, including experimental execution, data collection, and interpretation.  
• Perform laboratory activities according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and established best practices, while supporting innovation focused projects. 
• Support documentation practices, including review of protocols, SOPs, and data archiving. Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, automation specialists, and quality partners to ensure improvements are scientifically sound and compliant.
• Present results, experimental findings, or technology evaluations at group and project meetings; contribute to written summaries or progress updates as applicable.  

Qualifications

Must-Have 

• BA/BS in a life science or related field with 0-2 years of laboratory experience. 

• Hands-on laboratory experience including basic assay execution, pipetting, data collection, and experimental documentation. 

• Demonstrated interest in innovation, automation, or process improvement. 

• Early adopter mindset to pilot and champion emerging tools. 
• Experience with laboratory robotics or automation for assay and workflow efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality. 

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.
• Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

Nice-to-Have 

• Experience with assay development or optimization. 

• Familiarity with LIMS, ELN, or data management systems. 

• Experience with SOP development, method optimization, or assay transfers. 

• Pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience. 

  
Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $60,200.00 to $100,400.00. 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.

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.

Research and Development