# DSRD Necropsy and Histology Technical Assistant

**Company**: Pfizer
**Location**: Groton, Connecticut
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $21.78 to $36.31 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 and Histology Technical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our team.

**Job Overview** The successful candidate will have the competency to perform some aspects of rodent and non-rodent routine necropsy and/or histology procedures with guidance/supervision. You will understand and comply with Necropsy/Histology goals, SOPs, and guidelines, including all regulatory, EHS, and IACUC requirements.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Execute necropsy/histology techniques directed by study protocols (regulatory, exploratory, and investigative)

- 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(s) to ensure proper collection, handling, and submission of specimens

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

- Ensure full traceability of your work and of the specimens

- Apply established protocols, maintaining data integrity and ensuring compliance with scientific and regulatory standards

- Coordinate with management, study directors, and CM/DSRD support personnel to execute multiple laboratory-based projects under supervision

**Requirements**

- HS Degree (or equivalent) with 0+ years relevant experience

- Good Laboratory Practice proficiency

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

- Ability to work both independently and as a team daily

**Nice-to-Have**

- ≥ 1 year of relevant experience in necropsy and/or histology

- Undergraduate degree in a related field

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

- HT/HTL (ASCP) certification or eligible

**Physical/Mental Requirements**

- The position requires performing ex vivo work and therefore you must be able to wear appropriate PPE

- You must be able to physically perform the technical procedures that may require lifting, sitting, standing, walking, and bending

**Working Conditions**

- Weekend/holiday work will be required

- Work Location Assignment: On Premise

**Salary and Benefits**

- The salary for this position ranges from $21.78 to $36.31 per hour

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

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## Skills

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

### Nice to have
- necropsy
- histology technical skills
- HT/HTL (ASCP) certification

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