Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated, collaborative Scientist with solid hands-on expertise in molecular biology and mammalian cell culture, paired with bioinformatics and coding capabilities to join our Molecular and Cellular Technologies team in Bothell, WA. The successful candidate will contribute to the development, characterization, and data-driven understanding of mammalian cell systems used to support biologics discovery and development. This role is ideal for a scientist who enjoys working at the interface of the bench and computation: designing experiments, generating high-quality biological datasets, building reproducible analysis workflows, and translating complex results into actionable scientific insights.
What You Will Do
Design, execute, and analyze molecular biology experiments to support cell line development, clone characterization, gene expression analysis, and biological mechanism-of-action studies. Culture, maintain, and characterize mammalian cell lines using appropriate aseptic technique, experimental controls, and documentation practices. Apply molecular and cellular techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR/ddPCR, cloning, sequencing library preparation, transfection, cell-based assays, and protein or transcript-level characterization. Generate, organize, and interpret high-dimensional biological datasets, including transcriptomic, genomic, proteomic, or other omics data, as appropriate for project needs.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The successful candidate will bring scientific curiosity, technical rigor, and a collaborative mindset. They will be comfortable moving between the lab bench and data analysis environments, building reliable workflows, interpreting results, and communicating insights that support informed decision-making. This individual should enjoy learning new technologies, improving processes, and working across disciplines to solve complex biological and data-driven problems. The annual base salary for this position ranges from $79,400.00 to $132,400.00, with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary, and comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits.
Requirements
- M.S. in molecular biology, cell biology, bioengineering, computational biology, bioinformatics, genomics, biotechnology, or a related discipline with 4+ years of experience; or B.S. with significant relevant industry or academic experience with 6+ years of experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, including maintenance, passaging, transfection or transduction, assay execution, and troubleshooting.
- Strong working knowledge of molecular biology techniques used to interrogate DNA, RNA, and/or protein expression.
- Experience analyzing biological datasets using coding or scripting approaches in Python, R, or a comparable scientific computing language.
- Ability to work with structured experimental metadata and maintain high standards for data integrity, traceability, and reproducibility.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis, data visualization, and interpretation of complex biological data.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary project teams.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
- Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
- Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
- Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
- Medical coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility
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