Senior Research Scientist, High Content Imaging

Pfizer

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Work type
On-site
Location
Groton, CT
Salary
$93,600–$156,000 / yr
Posted
17 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

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Similar $208k
This role $125k
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This role pays less than 94% of similar roles. Most pay $162,000–$254,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $125k versus about $208k for comparable roles.

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About Pfizer

Pfizer Inc. is one of the world''s largest biopharmaceutical companies, researching, developing, manufacturing, and marketing medicines and vaccines across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, and infectious diseases. Industry: Biopharmaceuticals

Pfizer currently has 27 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,000–$176,600 across 27 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Research Scientist, High Content Imaging

Senior Research Scientist, High Content Imaging will join the Discovery Biology and Pharmacology group to support a diverse small molecule portfolio across multiple therapeutic areas. The role focuses on high-content imaging and high-throughput flow cytometry to facilitate hit identification, lead optimization, and molecular characterization. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and troubleshooting assays, as well as building complex analysis algorithms and workflows to translate data into actionable biological insights. The candidate will manage imaging infrastructure, implement software solutions, and execute screening campaigns for target validation and mechanism-of-action studies. Key technical requirements include expertise in fluorescence or confocal microscopy, experience with plate-based imaging systems, and proficiency in scripting, programming, or computational biology approaches for algorithm development. This role solves critical challenges in drug discovery by integrating advanced imaging technologies to support the identification and optimization of small molecule candidates.

What does a Research Scientist earn?

Median $216250 from 42 postings across 13 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and troubleshoot high-content imaging and flow cytometry assays to meet project needs.
  • Build complex analysis algorithms and automated workflows to streamline large-scale data processing.
  • Translate complex imaging data into actionable biological insights for small molecule discovery.
  • Manage and improve imaging infrastructure, including hardware maintenance and software implementation.
  • Execute screening campaigns and mechanism-of-action studies to support target validation and candidate selection.
  • Partner with high-throughput screening teams to integrate automated systems into imaging workflows.
  • Identify and implement novel imaging technologies to address unmet portfolio needs.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced scientists on image analysis and hardware.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in molecular biology, pharmacology, cell biology, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline.
  • At least 2 years of experience applying fluorescence or confocal microscopy in biological research.
  • Hands-on experience developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting high-content imaging assays.
  • Familiarity with flow cytometry assay platforms (preferred).
  • Experience using image-analysis software and quantitative data-analysis to extract biological insights.
  • Proficiency in advanced image-analysis platforms, computational workflows, scripting, programming, or computational biology for algorithm development.
  • Experience supporting small-molecule discovery programs or pharmacology studies across various therapeutic areas (preferred).
  • Work authorization in the United States.

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