Posted 4319 days ago
Pfizer is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist for its Kalamazoo, Mich., operation.
Role Description
Research and develop vaccines for poultry. Perform laboratory studies on cell culture, bacteria and parasite culture. Perform serological assays in order to identify poultry diseases and develop vaccines to combat these diseases. Develop bacterial models of poultry bacterial diseases. Characterize bacteria of poultry importance, recover bacteria from clinical samples of the chicken, and optimize bacterial growth using different media
formulations.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
B.S. in Microbiology, Biomedical Science or Veterinary Science or related
Minimum Experience:
5 years
Alternative Education / Experience:
M.S. in Microbiology, Biomedical Science or Veterinary Science, one year of experience.
Special skills:
Experience must include: Performing of assays and analyses associated with poultry diseases and bacterial pathogens, including Salmonella, Clostridium, Pasteurella and Haemophilus; Pathogenesis and recognition of clinical signs, sampling methods, and signs of infection associated with those pathogens. Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.
About Pfizer Inc.
Founded in 1849, Pfizer is the world's premier biopharmaceutical company taking new approaches to better health. Pfizer Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers quality, safe and effective prescription medicines to treat and help prevent disease for both people and animals. It also partners with healthcare providers, governments and local communities around the world to expand access to our medicines and to provide better quality health care and health system support. At Pfizer, colleagues in more than 90 countries work every day to help people stay happier and healthier longer and to reduce the human and economic burden of disease worldwide.