Pfizer Posted November 5, 2026

DSRD Global Pathology Quality Control Scientist

Groton, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

Use Your Power for Purpose

Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. At the core of this mission is Research and Development, where we strive to transform advanced science and technologies into the most impactful therapies and vaccines. Whether you are involved in discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, you will leverage cutting-edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and deliver top-tier medicines to patients globally.

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.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

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 qualifications, 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 pathology scheduling tasks

Independently develop, refine, document methods/processes/reporting for assays of high complexity in the field of anatomic and/or clinical pathology (e.g. new sampling methods, non-standard endpoints) based on their scientific knowledge

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

Bachelor’s Degree biology or a related field with at least 6 years of experience or a Master’s Degree with at least 4 years of experience

≥ 3 years in GLP environment

≥ 2 years relevant experience in quality control

Exceptional communication skills

Strong organizational change management abilities

Proficiency in Word, TEAMS, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and relevant scientific software

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

HT (ASCP) certification

Master’s degree (MS) with over 4 years of relevant experience

Strong understanding and adherence to regulatory guidelines

Proficiency in VBA, .NET, SAS, SQL Server, Oracle, and MS Access

Scripting capabilities

Experience in a research laboratory setting

Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

sitting, standing, walking, ability to lift 20 lbs.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $79,400.00 to $132,400.00. 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.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

Sunshine Act

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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.

Pfizer endeavors to make   www.pfizer.com/careers   accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process and/or interviewing, please email   disabilityrecruitment@pfizer.com . This is to be used solely for accommodation requests with respect to the accessibility of our website, online application process and/or interviewing. Requests for any other reason will not be returned.

To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on  Pfizer Careers .

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Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Quality
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Groton, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Quality role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 1473 comparable Quality roles across 144 biopharma companies.

1473Comparable roles tracked
1323Currently active
144Companies hiring similar roles
53Countries represented

Salary context

260 of 1473 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject $79,400/yr – $132,400/yr
Lowest disclosed · QC Lab Technician (Lilly Contractor - Fixed Term) · Lilly $13/hr – $29/hr (≈ $26,998–$60,507/yr)
Highest disclosed · VP, Quality Assurance · City Therapeutics $340,000/yr – $360,000/yr
Peer group range $43,753 – $350,000 (median $123,250)

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Ireland91
Germany72
China69
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Manager220
Senior187
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc98
Associate66
Director47
Associate Director45
Principal31
Senior Director25
Executive/VP7

Therapeutic area mix

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Vaccines & Infectious Disease2
Respiratory1

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