Animal Care and Research Support Associate

Pfizer•Groton, CT

1d•$26 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Central to this mission is our Research and Development team, which is dedicated to translating advanced science and cutting-edge technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. You will play a crucial role in improving patients' lives by ensuring the well-being of animals used in research and development studies. Your dedication and focus will help Pfizer achieve new milestones and make a global impact on patient care. The Technical Associate’s primary responsibility is to provide basic husbandry, handling, restraint and health surveillance of laboratory animals in compliance with local regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school degree or GED required
2+ years’ experience required
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work standing up lifting items above shoulder level for extended periods of time.
Ability to perform repetitive physical activities such as pushing and pulling racks of caging, lifting bags of feed and bedding, reaching, stooping and bending.
For this position, you are expected to enter the nonhuman primate areas as part of your job responsibilities, a pre-hire requirement is either providing proof of measles immunity or receiving the measles vaccination before hire.
Weekend and holiday work are required
Work shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, working weekends every other week.
This is an essential personnel role: Essential Personnel are defined as the staff who are required to report to their designated work location, to ensure the operation of essential functions or departments during an emergency, as determined by Pfizer, or when the business has suspended operations. There are some individuals who may be required to perform essential services remotely and those individuals will be identified in advance and notified by their supervisors, but in most cases Essential Personnel are required to be onsite during an emergency or suspension of operations.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a pharmaceutical setting
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
Experience with cage wash equipment
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively

Responsibilities

Perform all regulatory responsibilities in compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
Perform routine animal husbandry duties as directed
Observe and report status of animal health, food and water consumption, appearance, behavior
Provide support in basic veterinary medical treatment as prescribed by the veterinary staff
Support cage wash equipment operations and maintenance
Support research by providing basic technical services (restraint, dose administration,) to research investigators
Required to work with all species housed at the site
May be required to work under one of the following: The United States Department of Agriculture Animal. Welfare Act and associated Regulations and Standards, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory. Animals, Good Laboratory Practices, Public Health Service Policy and/or AAALAC accreditation standards.

Benefits

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 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.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume