Pfizer

Senior Scientist, Proteomics Chemical Biology


PayCompetitive
LocationCambridge/Massachusetts
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 4885340

      Senior Scientist in Chemical Biology Proteomics

      Pfizer, Kendall Square, Cambridge MA

      Would you like to discover the medicines of the future?

      At Pfizer we deliver Breakthroughs That Change Patients Lives.

      At Pfizer we deliver Breakthroughs That Change Patients Lives. In the Chemical Biology group, we play a vital role in this mission as key partners in the discovery of Pfizer’s small molecule and synthetically-derived drugs. We are seeking scientific innovators with expertise mass spectrometry-based proteomics, with particular focus on chemical biology.

      Discovering new medicines at Pfizer takes teams with a diversity of skills, behaviors and approaches. Creativity, scientific excellence, tenacity, passion, hard work, organization, teamwork, courage, open-mindedness, and curiosity are the fabric of our team. We are looking for an ambitious Chemical Biologist, eager to see their work lead to important new medicines and scientific breakthroughs, to join our team.

      As a Senior Scientist in the Chemical Biology group your work will drive a deeper understanding of the mechanism of action of our molecules and cellular targets. Relevant methodologies include but are not limited to protein-protein and protein-small molecule interactomes, identification of novel targets, small molecule target deconvolution, small molecule target occupancy studies using chemical probes.

      Role Responsibilities

      • Design, develop, and execute Affinity Purification-Mass Spectrometry (AP-MS) experiments to profile protein-protein interaction networks.
      • Optimize and select appropriate proximity labeling strategy to capture transient and weak protein-protein interactions to drive drug discovery program.
      • Explore co-fractionation mass spectrometry to profile protein complex in cell lysate.
      • Develop innovative chemical biology methods, with an emphasis on quantitative protein mass spectrometry technologies.
      • Enable new small molecule projects in the portfolio, through collaborations with disease area biologists and chemists.
      • Present and report data with follow up discussions for project teams including data impact and interpretation.
      • Enhance the external reputation of Pfizer’s Chemical Biology capabilities through publications and presentations at leading conferences
      • Drive innovation in all aspects of laboratory operations including sample preparation, running mass spectrometers, data analysis and interpretation
      • Work with local leadership to put in place an active program of self-development in chemical biology skills

      Qualifications

      • Doctorate level degree in mass spectrometry-based proteomics/biochemistry/chemistry or related field with experience in chemical biology/chemo-proteomics.
      • Possess experimental skill set in proteomics with an emphasis on protein-protein interaction mapping.
      • Proven ability to operate high-resolution LC-MS instruments (QE-HF, Lumos, Exploris 480, TimsTOF ) and ensure high-quality data is required.
      • Experience with quantitative proteomics data analysis, including Proteome Discoverer, MaxQuant, or equivalent analysis platforms is required. Some programming expertise is a plus.
      • Understanding of large-scale proteomics experimental study design and data analysis workflow.
      • Proficiency in protein biochemistry techniques (examples may include subcellular fractionation, western blot, in-gel fluorescence) is preferred.
      • Familiarity with biorthogonal chemistry, site-selective protein modification, photo affinity cross-linking, activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) is a plus.
      • Exceptional documentation and communication skills.
      • Self-motivated and highly effective in a team-based environment.
      • Examples of peer-reviewed publications from scientific work to date.


      Additional Information:

      • Relocation support available
      • Eligible for Employee Referral
      • Work Location Assignment: On Premise
      • Last Day to Apply: August 31, 2023


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

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