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DSRD Global Pathology Quality Control Senior Associate Scientist

Employer
Pfizer
Location
Groton, Connecticut
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 11, 2024
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Discipline
Health Sciences, Drug Development, Pathology, Other, Manufacturing/QA/QC
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Staff Scientist
Organization Type
Pharma
Why Patients Need You

Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer's purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best in class medicines to patients around the world.

What You Will Achieve

Through their expert knowledge in anatomic and/or clinical pathology techniques and processes, the Global Pathology Quality Control Scientist will primarily and independently conduct all aspects of Quality Control of anatomic and/or clinical pathology data, specimens and reports.

Based on their qualification, they 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.

They will independently support, develop, trouble-shoot and validate new procedures and technologies of high complexity in the field of anatomic and/or clinical pathology.

How You Will Achieve It

  • 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
  • Adheres to all study report timelines
  • Based on their qualification, 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 achievement of immediate work group goals and collaborate with other team members.
  • Participate in scientific and technical review of the written study protocol.
  • Conduct data analysis to generate data tables and graphs in partnership with the Study Toxicologist, Study Pathologist and/or Service Desk and identify trends or other study observations potentially affecting the integrity or quality of the study.
  • Oversee and/or complete quality control review of postmortem data for accuracy and completeness against the protocol and applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Review Pristima Pathology protocols based on the written protocol and ensure integrations with Cerner and SEND requirements are maintained.


Qualifications

Must-Have

  • B.S. Biology or related field with ≥ 1 year applicable experience,
  • HT (ASCP) certification or eligible
  • Knowledge and experience with a laboratory informatics data collection system.
  • Knowledge of relevant disciplines (i.e. general toxicology, necropsy, histology)
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining a high quality of data and timely delivery of results
  • Well organized, self-motivated, ability to multitask and with attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal, technical, and scientific skills, with a willingness to continuously learn and grow in their role
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills


Nice-to-Have

  • Experience in toxicology or drug discovery is preferred but is not essential


PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift 20 lbs for postmortem activities. Perform fine motor skills.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $64,600.00 to $107,600.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. 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 does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

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

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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