Animal Care and Research Support Associate
About The Position
The Animal Care and Research Support Associate provides basic husbandry, handling, restraint, and health surveillance for laboratory animals in compliance with local regulatory requirements. The role maintains inventory of animal supplies and provides basic technical assistance, including restraint, injections, and blood collections, in support of research studies. The associate performs regulatory responsibilities in accordance with applicable standards and works with all species housed at the site. The position includes supporting animal health monitoring and prescribed veterinary treatments, operating and maintaining cage-wash equipment, and providing basic technical services to research investigators. The associate may also train and mentor new hires in animal husbandry and facility support duties. The role is onsite in Groton, Connecticut, and is classified as essential personnel, with weekend and holiday work required. The shift is 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with work every other weekend.
Requirements
- High school degree or GED.
- At least 2 years of experience.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with animal care and welfare regulations.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and work standing while lifting items above shoulder level for extended periods.
- Ability to perform repetitive physical activities, including pushing and pulling racks of caging, lifting bags of feed and bedding, reaching, stooping, and bending.
- Must provide proof of measles immunity or receive measles vaccination before hire because the role requires entering nonhuman primate areas.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States by any employer; U.S. work visa sponsorship is unavailable.
- Permanent work authorization in the United States is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a pharmaceutical setting.
- Experience with cage-wash equipment.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine animal husbandry duties as directed.
- Observe and report animal health, food and water consumption, appearance, and behavior.
- Support basic veterinary medical treatment as prescribed by veterinary staff.
- Support cage-wash equipment operations and maintenance.
- Provide basic technical services, including restraint and dose administration, to research investigators.
- Work with all species housed at the site.
- Train and mentor new hires in animal husbandry and facility support duties, fulfilling department training requirements.
- Perform regulatory responsibilities in compliance with applicable standards.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with Pfizer matching contributions and an additional Pfizer retirement savings contribution.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
- Paid caregiver, parental, and medical leave.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
- Overtime, weekend, holiday, and other pay premiums may be available depending on work schedule and company policies.
- Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
