DSRD Necropsy and Histology Specialist Technician

Why Patients Need You

Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is flexible, innovative, and customer oriented. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance or analysis through research programs, your contribution will directly impact patients.

What You Will Achieve

DSRD Necropsy/Histology Technical Specialist has the competency to perform all aspects of rodent and non-rodent routine necropsy and histology procedures with minimal guidance/supervision. The individual has started to branch out into more complex pathology techniques, scientific principles, and/or data handling.

Understands, complies with and applies Necropsy/Histology goals, SOP’s and guidelines including all regulatory, EHS, and IACUC requirements. Possesses specialized knowledge in veterinary anatomy and histology that he/she uses to support daily tasks.

With minimal guidance from colleagues and under general supervision, he/she participates in projects to support the work group and team goals (ex: data and/or specimen quality control, user guides, standard operating procedures, lesson plans).

How You Will Achieve It

• In a structured environment, executes necropsy/histology techniques directed by study protocols (regulatory, exploratory, and investigative).

• Performs all assigned routine necropsy and histology tasks in a timely manner and in agreement with the SOP and guidelines.

• Communicates with the pathologist and the pathology laboratory manager to ensure proper collection, handling and submission of specimens as well as proper handling of all supportive documentation.

• Ensures proper use and preventative maintenance of equipment and laboratory space.

• Ensures full traceability of his/her work and of the specimens.

• Follow standard procedures to complete tasks and maintain quality and compliance guidelines.

• May adapt standard procedures by applying knowledge and experience to accommodate non-standard endpoints and to increase efficiency, throughput, and quality.

• Independently lead and execute multiple laboratory-based projects with minimal supervision, applying established protocols, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring compliance with scientific and regulatory standards.

• Demonstrates, reinforces, and may coach others on necropsy/histology techniques, regulatory requirements, such as GLP, and animal welfare.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• HS Degree (or equivalent) with 4+ years relevant experience OR
• A.S. degree (or equivalent) in a related field with 3-4 years relevant experience OR

• B.S Degree (or equivalent) in a related field with 2-3 years relevant experience

• Good Laboratory Practice proficiency

• Has strong technical knowledge and skills of necropsy and histology

• Able to apply necropsy/histology technical skills across a variety of species for toxicity studies

• Ability to work both independently and as a team daily

Nice-to-Have

• ≥ 5 years of relevant experience in necropsy and histology

• HT/HTL (ASCP) certification or eligible

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The position requires performing ex vivo work and therefore the colleagues must be able to wear appropriate PPE. They must be able to physically perform the technical procedures that may require lifting, sitting, standing, walking, and bending.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Weekend/holiday work will be required.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The salary for this position ranges from $33.11 to $55.18 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - Connecticut - Groton location.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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