USA - Lab Technician - I - USD

Pfizer; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer in Groton, CT is seeking an AIP technician assistant to support necropsy and histology studies in a GLP-compliant lab. You will help with study setup, specimen handling, and documentation under SOPs and pathologist supervision.

The role emphasizes proper equipment use, traceability, and collaboration with the pathology team to ensure accurate data collection. Minimum HS with 1–3 years or AS with 0–2 years; GLP proficiency preferred; on-site, 1-year contract.

Qualifications

• HS degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience
• A.S Degree with 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Preferred: A.S. Degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Preferred: Good Laboratory Practice Proficiency

Responsibilities

• Supports study set up to prepare for necropsy and histology portions of non GLP and GLP studies.
• In a structured environment, may train to fully support necropsy and histology techniques as outlined in our SOPs and directed by study protocols
• Communicates with the pathologist and laboratory manager to ensure proper collection, handling and submission of specimens, as well as, proper handling of all supportive documentation, including chain of custody forms for outsourced work
• Ensures proper use of and preventative maintenance of equipment and laboratory space
• Ensures full traceability of his/her work and of specimens

Skills

General laboratory skills

SOP knowledge

GLP compliance

Histology techniques

Necropsy basics

Documentation/chain of custody

Education

HS degree

AS degree

Job description

Groton, CT, United States (On-site)

Contract (1 year)

Published 11 days ago

microtomy

Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

necropsy

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

standard operating procedures (SOP's)

Histology

laboratory

POSITION SUMMARY

The AIP technician assistant is responsible for laboratory support functions that allow accurate, high quality necropsy/histology study work for rodent and non-rodent safety studies in compliance with the study protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards, animal welfare regulations, and departmental policies/procedures. The pathology data collected and processed on these studies enable candidate selection, first-in-human studies, 13-week studies and early research and target safety and investigative work

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports study set up to prepare for necropsy and histology portions of non GLP and GLP studies.

In a structured environment, may train to fully support necropsy and histology techniques as outlined in our SOPs and directed by study protocols

Communicates with the pathologist and laboratory manager to ensure proper collection, handling and submission of specimens, as well as, proper handling of all supportive documentation, including chain of custody forms for outsourced work

Ensures proper use of and preventative maintenance of equipment and laboratory space

Ensures full traceability of his/her work and of specimens

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Pathology line, including Pathologists, Global AIP Lab Leader, DSRD AIP Laboratory Managers and AIP scientists and Technicians.

Global Pathology Quality Control Team and Global Pathology Slide Scanning Lead

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum

HS degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience

OR

A.S Degree with 0-2 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

A.S. Degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience

Good Laboratory Practice Proficiency

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Foundation in general laboratory skills and processes

Understanding of standard operating procedures (SOP)

Compliance with lab safety and personal protective equipment guidelines

Able to recognize, document, and resolve data errors

Able to multitask while maintaining a high level of efficiency and quality

Technical Skills Preferred

Basic technical knowledge and/or skills of relevant disciplines (histology, animal science)

Hands on experience with one or more of the following technical skills

Necropsy or tissue collection

Histology: microtomy, tissue processing, paraffin embedding, histology slide staining techniques

Experience working in a GLP lab environment.

PHYSICAL POSITION 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

Pay Rate Range

Min Pay Rate $18

Max Pay Rate $22

Currency USD

Unit hourly

Additional Notes

Please note that contractors are engaged to provide services to Pfizer on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third-party payrolling partner.

This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at Pfizer. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.

Benefits Information

Comprehensive Benefits Package available based on eligibility

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Supplemental and Voluntary Life Insurance