Jobs / United States / Pfizer INC
Associate scientist, Vaccines, Research & Development
Pfizer INC · 🇺🇸 United States - New York - Pearl River
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 roles2 certified filings for “SCIENTIST” (Biochemists and Biophysicists) in NY: $101k–$126k, median $113k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. 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
ROLE SUMMARY This is a highly hands-on laboratory role, with a significant portion of time dedicated to analytical testing, sample preparation, operation of analytical instrumentation, data analysis, and scientific documentation. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced scientists while developing technical expertise in analytical methods used to support vaccine development programs. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform assigned analytical testing under supervision to support vaccine process development, formulation development, characterization, stability, and release-support activities. • Prepare samples and operate analytical instruments following established procedures and approved methods. • Support method development, verification, qualification, and troubleshooting experiments under guidance. • Process and review experimental data, summarize results, and report observations to the supervisor or project team. • Document laboratory work contemporaneously in electronic laboratory notebooks and maintain accurate, complete, and traceable records. • Assist with preparation of analytical methods, protocols, reports, and method qualification documentation as directed. • Participate in training, method transfer, and knowledge-sharing activities to build technical capability. • Complete assigned tasks in alignment with supervisor direction, project timelines, and laboratory priorities. • Support laboratory readiness through routine instrument checks, reagent and consumable management, housekeeping, and waste handling. • Follow applicable safety requirements, data-integrity expectations, Good Documentation Practices, and other internal procedures. • On a day-to-day basis, perform hands-on laboratory activities including sample preparation, execution of analytical assays, operation of analytical instruments, review and interpretation of data, troubleshooting of routine assay or instrument issues, and completion of laboratory documentation in accordance with internal procedures QUALIFICATIONS Required: • BA or BS in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline, with 0 + 2 years of relevant laboratory experience. • Undergraduate laboratory research experience may be sufficient if the candidate demonstrates strong technical aptitude, strong attention to detail, effective documentation practices, and the ability to learn new analytical methods quickly. • Basic understanding of scientific principles, laboratory procedures, data analysis, documentation, and communication. • Ability to execute assigned experiments under supervision with attention to details. • Ability to work effectively in a team setting. • Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC/UPLC and UV/Vis spectroscopy obtained through academic research, internships, co-op programs, or industry experience Preferred: • • Prior internship, co-op, or industry experience in an analytical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or biopharmaceutical laboratory. • Hands-on experience with HPLC/UPLC and UV/Vis analytical techniques. • Experience with Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), or related analytical platforms. • Familiarity with vaccine-related materials, analytical method qualification, data integrity practices, and laboratory troubleshooting activities. • Experience using electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN), chromatography data systems, LIMS/sample tracking systems, Microsoft Excel for data analysis, and other scientific software tools PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS • Ability to work safely in a laboratory environment, including use of required PPE. • Ability to sit, stand, pipette, prepare samples, handle lab ma