Senior Scientist, Automation

Pfizer

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Groton, CT Posted 23 days ago $93,600–$156,000 / year
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TL;DR

As a Senior Laboratory Automation Engineer at Pfizer's Research and Development team, you will design and develop innovative laboratory automation solutions for process development applications. Your daily tasks include facilitating data-rich experimentation through advanced analytics and computer vision, developing digital tools for machine learning, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to implement automation tools. You will work closely with chemists and engineers to deliver CRD workflows for drug development, integrating automated hardware and analytical devices such as robotic arms and process analytical technologies. Essential skills include a background in Chemical Engineering, Organic Chemistry, or Mechatronic Engineering, experience with CAD designs, and proficiency in coding languages like Python or C++. This role demands strong problem-solving abilities at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, and data science, along with excellent communication and collaboration skills within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Python C++ CAD XYZ cartesian robotics 6/7-axes robotic arms Process analytical technologies AI/ML ChatGPT Microsoft Copilot

What you'll do

  • Design, prototype, and develop laboratory automation solutions for process development.
  • Facilitate data-rich experimentation through enhanced analytics and computer vision technologies.
  • Develop digital tools using machine learning to optimize automation processes.
  • Implement robotic control and data management systems in the lab.
  • Collaborate with chemists and engineers to deliver CRD workflows for drug development.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Organic Chemistry or Mechatronic Engineering with 9-11 years of experience.
  • Master's degree in relevant field with 7-8 years of experience or Ph.D. with up to 4 years of experience.
  • Proven ability to design and develop innovative laboratory automation solutions.
  • Experience in CAD designs and prototyping new equipment for lab automation.
  • Knowledge of coding languages like Python or C++ for automation controls and data management.
  • Expertise in integrating automated hardware and analytical devices, such as robotic arms with process technologies.

Market check

Salary context

This $93,600–$156,000 range sits above 7% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000–$222,050

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$201,700

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 18 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,000–$176,600 across 18 roles with salary data.

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