Description
Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. At the core of this mission is Research and Development, where we strive to transform advanced science and technologies into the most impactful therapies and vaccines.
As a Global Pathology Quality Control Scientist, you will primarily and independently conduct all aspects of Quality Control of anatomic and/or clinical pathology data, specimens, and reports. Based on your qualification, you may also flex to independently perform all aspects of rodent and non-rodent routine necropsy and/or histology procedures to support investigative, exploratory, and regulatory studies of high complexity.
Responsibilities:
- Perform all regulatory responsibilities in compliance with applicable regulatory standards including Good Laboratory Practices and animal welfare regulations.
- Perform Quality Control of anatomic and/or clinical pathology data, specimens, and reports independently.
- Adhere to all study report timelines.
- Based on qualifications, may flex to support necropsy, histology of exploratory, regulatory, and investigative studies.
- Contribute to laboratory procedures and Controlled Documents.
- Contribute to DSRD publication data integrity Quality Control.
- Interact with and train individuals.
- Contribute to pathology scheduling tasks.
- Independently develop, refine, document methods/processes/reporting for assays of high complexity in the field of anatomic and/or clinical pathology.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in biology or a related field with at least 6 years of experience or a Master's Degree with at least 4 years of experience.
- ≥ 3 years in GLP environment.
- ≥ 2 years relevant experience in quality control.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Strong organizational change management abilities.
- Proficiency in Word, TEAMS, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and relevant scientific software.
Preferred Requirements:
- HT (ASCP) certification.
- Master's degree (MS) with over 4 years of relevant experience.
- Strong understanding and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
- Proficiency in VBA, .NET, SAS, SQL Server, Oracle, and MS Access.
- Scripting capabilities.
- Experience in a research laboratory setting.
- Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help colleagues lead healthy lives and support each of life's moments.
- 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.