Postdoctoral Fellow, Chemistry
- Pfizer Inc.
- Location: Groton, CT
- Job Number: 7228782 (Ref #: pf-4908006)
- Posting Date: Mar 16, 2024
Job Description
Why Patients Need You
Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best in class medicines to patients around the world.
What You Will Achieve
We are seeking a PhD-level scientist with in-depth understanding of synthetic organic chemistry techniques as well as knowledge of computational chemistry to join the Chemical Research & Development (CRD) department in our Groton, CT. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible of developing and testing accurate and efficient workflows combining experimental and computational methods for reaction optimization. You will have access to state-of-the-art hardware, software, and infrastructure support in a fast-paced and creative environment.
How You Will Achieve It
- Design, execute, analyze and interpret high-throughput reaction screening experiments. No experience in high-throughput experimentation (HTE) is required.
- Develop an accurate and computationally efficient workflow for small molecule reactivity prediction.
- Identify opportunities for applications of the workflow to portfolio projects.
- Publish research in high-impact journals.
- Present at internal and external conferences.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD in organic chemistry, chemical engineering or similar. PhD students in the last year of their thesis work are eligible to apply if all other requirements will be met at the time of the position's start.
- No more than 2 years of post-degree experience.
- Strong track record of scientific excellence as evidenced by publications, conference presentations and at least one first-author publication in high-impact journal.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
Nice-to-Have
- Understanding of computational chemistry methods (e. g. Density Functional Theory and molecular mechanics), and common software packages (e.g. Gaussian, Orca, Gromacs).
- Application of computational chemistry for reaction mechanism elucidation and explanation of selectivity, yield, etc.
- Proficiency in Python; experience with scientific programming and algorithm design.
- Experience with Unix/Linux and HPC environments.
Other Job Details:
- Must have work authorization in the US
- Work Location Assignment: On Premise. On Premise colleagues work in a Pfizer site because it’s needed to get their job done. They may have flexibility to work remotely from time to time, but they are primarily on-site.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $60,900.00 to $101,500.00. 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.
Sunshine Act
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
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. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
