Jobs / United States / Pfizer INC
Senior Associate Scientist, Process Development
Pfizer INC · 🇺🇸 United States - North Carolina - Sanford
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 roles3 certified filings for “SENIOR SCIENTIST” (Biochemists and Biophysicists) in CT: $120k–$128k, median $128k. Most were filed at wage level I (100%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% 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).
A verdict summarises public evidence; it is not legal advice and never a guarantee — the employer and the immigration authority decide. Sign in to factor in where you can already work.
Or apply yourself on the official page →
Sponsor Radar — Pfizer INC
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)).
Past sponsorship or register membership never guarantees sponsorship for this vacancy or for you. Full Sponsor Radar for Pfizer INC →
About the role
Use Your Power for Purpose At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Your contributions will be pivotal in translating advanced science and technologies into impactful therapies and vaccines, ultimately improving patient outcomes globally. Whether you are involved in discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, you will leverage cutting-edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and deliver top-tier medicines to patients worldwide. What You Will Achieve In this role, you will: • Contribute to immediate work group goals and collaborate with team members to achieve project objectives • Perform process scale-down studies for characterizing and supporting the manufacturing of therapeutic vaccines and other drug substances • Implement technology and continuous process development to ensure success • Serve as a Technical Expert for manufacturing methods, conducting scientific studies and recommending improvements for reliability, cost, safety, compliance, and environmental performance • Troubleshoot and improve established manufacturing processes, ensuring robustness and efficiency • Represent MSAT in cross-functional project teams and participate in technical writing and review. • Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a clean, safe, and functional order, complying with safety and regulatory requirements • Independently plan and perform work assignments, interpret and present data, and provide support for product transfers, new product development, and cost improvement projects • Design and execute studies while prioritizing work to meet project deadlines and solving moderately complex problems under moderate supervision Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements) • Bachelor’s Degree with at least 3 years of experience or an MBA/MS with any years of experience. • Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline. • Strong working knowledge of chemistry and ability to safely perform laboratory work • Ability to perform complex data analysis • Proficiency in troubleshooting technical issues • Experience in planning and carrying out experiments independently • Competence with MS Office as well as complex laboratory instrumentation and software • Excellent oral and written communication skills Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements) • Hands-on experience in bioconjugation chemistry, normal flow filtration, and tangential flow filtration of proteins and/or polysaccharides • Strong knowledge and experience with international CMC regulatory requirements • Familiarity with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP) • Ability to work effectively in a team environment • Strong organizational and time management skills • Experience with statistical experimental design and analysis using relevant software packages • 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 PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to perform mathematical calculations, analyze scientific data, draw scientifically sound conclusions and follow laboratory procedures. NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS Flexible work hours (shift or weekend work) may be required to complete experiments at times. Must wear personal protective equipment when required for lab safety (e.g. safety shoes, lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, goggles, face shield). Other Job Details: • Last day to Apply: October 21, 2026 • Work Lo