Global Pathology Senior Associate Scientist

Job description

**Use Your Power For Purpose**

DSRD Global Pathology Senior Associate Scientist has the competency to perform all aspects of routine histology and immunohistochemical procedures with minimal guidance/supervision, including tissue trimming, processing, embedding, and sectioning.

The individual is comfortable using complex pathology techniques, scientific principles, and/or data handling.

The candidate should have a basic understanding of assay validation, multiplex IHC approaches, and immunofluorescence techniques.

**What You Will Achieve**

+ Communicates with the pathologist and the pathology laboratory manager to ensure proper collection, handling and submission of specimens and maintains a laboratory notebook in an approved electronic archiving system.
+ Independently completes investigative histology/immunohistochemistry projects using established assays to support multiple research units.
+ Scans microscope slides into a virtual slide database for pathologist review and downstream image analysis.
+ Ensures proper use and preventative maintenance of equipment and laboratory space.
+ Proactively identifies and resolves non-routine problems in a variable environment.
+ Displays business awareness of organizational impact on project delivery.
+ May adapt standard procedures by applying knowledge and experience to accommodate non-standard endpoints and to increase efficiency, throughput, and quality
+ Is multi-skilled and has a working knowledge of operations across the business to support collaborations with team groups and partner lines
+ Performs effectively as a team member; accurately records data, effectively follows verbal and written instructions, maintains a positive work atmosphere, communicates effectively, interacts in a professional manner with management, colleagues, and customer and partner groups.
+ Works toward developing new immunohistochemical methods as requested and builds familiarity with RNAscope ISH assays.

**Qualifications**

**Musy Have**

+ B.

S Degree (or equivalent) in a related field with 3-5 years relevant experience in a histology lab OR Masters Degree with 0 to 3 years of experience
+ Has strong technical knowledge of automated immunohistochemistry platforms, such as Leica Bond and Ventana Ultra

**Nice to Have**

+ Experience working in a histology/immunohistochemistry lab within a pharmaceutical company
+ Knowledge of good laboratory practices (GLP)
+ Cryotomy experience
+ Prior experience with rodent histology/necropsy
+ 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**

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $66,500.00 to $110,900.00.

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.

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