# DSRD Necropsy/Histology Technician

**Company**: Pfizer
**Location**: Groton, Connecticut
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $26.86 to $44.77 per hour
**Category**: Research
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

At Pfizer, everything we do is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and delivery of safe and effective products to patients.

As a DSRD Necropsy/Histology Technician, you will have the competency to perform all aspects of rodent and non-rodent routine necropsy and histology procedures with minimal guidance/supervision.

**Responsibilities**

- Execute necropsy/histology techniques directed by study protocols (regulatory, exploratory, and investigative) in a structured environment.

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

- Communicate 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.

- Ensure proper use and preventative maintenance of equipment and laboratory space.

- Ensure full traceability of your 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.

- Demonstrate, reinforce, and may coach others on necropsy/histology techniques, regulatory requirements, such as GLP, and animal welfare.

**Qualifications**

- HS Degree (or equivalent) with 2+ years relevant experience OR A.S. Degree or B.S. Degree (or equivalent) in a related field with 1-2 years relevant experience.

- Good Laboratory Practice proficiency.

- Strong technical knowledge and skills of relevant disciplines (i.e., histology, anatomy).

- Ability to apply necropsy and/or histology technical skills across a variety of species for toxicity studies.

- Ability to work both independently and as a team daily.

**Benefits**

- Salary ranging from $26.86 to $44.77 per hour.

- Eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday, and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company's policies.

- Comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments, including:

- 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.

- Health benefits, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

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## Skills

### Required
- Good Laboratory Practice
- histology
- anatomy
- necropsy

### Nice to have
- HT/HTL (ASCP) certification

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