DSRD Necropsy and Histology Technical Assistant

DSRD Necropsy and Histology Technical Assistant

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.

Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life-changing medicines to the world.

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

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.

DSRD Necropsy/Histology Technical Assistant has the competency to perform some aspects of rodent and non-rodent routine necropsy and/or histology procedures with guidance/supervision.

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 some 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).

• 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(s) to ensure proper collection, handling, and submission of specimens, including all necessary documentation.
• Ensures proper use and preventative maintenance of equipment and laboratory space.
• Ensures full traceability of his/her work and of the specimens.
• Applies established protocols, maintaining data integrity and ensuring compliance with scientific and regulatory standards such as GLP practices and animal welfare guidance.
• Coordinates with management, study directors, and CM/DSRD support personnel to execute multiple laboratory-based projects under supervision.
• Works with study coordinators and management to complete set up activities for necropsy and histology materials required through study completion.
• Coordinates with Path QC, study coordinators, and management to ensure study records (wet tissues, slides, blocks, and paper) are archived in a timely manner.

• HS Degree (or equivalent) with 0+ years relevant experience
• Good Laboratory Practice proficiency
• Has some technical knowledge and skills of relevant disciplines (i.e. histology, anatomy)
• Ability to work both independently and as a team daily

• ≥ 1 years 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

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.

Weekend/holiday work will be required.

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…