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Senior Associate Scientist-Chem Analytical
Pfizer INC · 🇺🇸 United States - Connecticut - Groton
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 40 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 9 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Pfizer INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “SENIOR SCIENTIST, ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY” (Chemists) in CT: $121k–$121k, median $121k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($68,600.00 to $114,300.00) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 40 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 9 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Use Your Power for Purpose 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. In Analytical Research & Development you will apply innovative measurement science, data analytics and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best-in-class medicines to patients around the world. What You Will Achieve As a Senior Associate Scientist in Analytical Research and Development GMP analytics group, you will take an active role in supporting drug release and stability testing by applying a variety of analytical methodologies to support physical and chemical characterization of drug substance and drug product. Working knowledge and ability to operate analytical techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and drug product dissolution, used for the characterization of pharmaceutical substances and products is desired. How You Will Achieve It • Perform laboratory work in support of analytical testing of pharmaceutical projects with some experience in any of the following analytical methodologies: chromatography, KF, spectroscopy and dissolution. • Responsibilities may include running analytical methods, testing and release of raw materials, and finished drug substance and drug products to support clinical release and use period extensions, documentation of experimental results. • Effectively interact with drug substance/drug product project teams, quality assurance and regulatory CMC to support investigations, use/review period updates and release clinical supplies. • Demonstrate proficiency with a wide variety of software and information systems. • The colleague must be able to interact effectively with peers and leaders as part of a multi-disciplinary team and thrive in a fast-paced environment. • Demonstrated attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask and meet project timelines. Qualifications Must-Have • BA/BS with 3+ years of relevant experience either in a GMP lab environment, or an academic or industrial research lab or Master's Degree with any years of experience. • Ability to meet project milestones under general supervision, manage expectations for specific projects, ensure delivery submission-ready data and documentation. • Experience in problem-solving skills and instrument troubleshooting. • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, especially adherence to laboratory GMP notebook practices. • Experience with a wide variety of software and information systems (e.g. electronic lab notebooks, OneLab, CisPro, Empower and LIMS). • Ability to work in a team environment in GMP laboratory environment performing experiments • Ability to perform data analysis, record results in electronic lab notebooks and effectively communicate in a team environment. • Ability to adhere to safe laboratory practices • Good documentation skills with high attention to detail, strong organizational skills, team oriented, effective interpersonal and communication skills. Nice-to-Have • Experiencein the pharmaceutical industry • Experience working in a regulated environment • Experience with chromatography techniques (HPLC, GC, HPLC-MS) • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use Relocation support available Work Location Assignment: On Pre