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DSRD Necropsy and Histology Technical Assistant
Pfizer INC · 🇺🇸 United States - Connecticut - Groton
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 40 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 9 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 40 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 9 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description Why Patients Need You 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. What You Will Achieve 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). How You Will Achieve It • 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. Qualifications Must-Have • 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 Nice-to-Have • ≥ 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 PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 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. NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS Weekend/holiday work will be required. Work Location Assignment: On Premise The salary for this position ranges from $21.78 to $36.31 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies. 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 wit