Animal Care and Research Support Expert

Pfizer • Groton, CT

1d • $33 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Expert provides basic husbandry, handling, restraint, and health surveillance of laboratory animals in compliance with local regulatory requirements. The role maintains animal-supply inventory and provides basic technical assistance, including restraint, injections, and blood collections, to support research studies. The employee performs regulatory responsibilities in accordance with applicable standards and works with all species housed at the site.

The position supports animal welfare and research operations, including routine care, basic veterinary treatment as prescribed by veterinary staff, cage-wash operations, and specialty technical services for research programs. The employee may work under applicable USDA Animal Welfare Act 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.

This is an essential personnel role performed on premise. Weekend and holiday work is required. Employees must be able to enter nonhuman-primate areas; before hire, they must provide proof of measles immunity or receive measles vaccination. The role requires permanent U.S. work authorization; U.S. work visa sponsorship is unavailable. The stated U.S. hourly salary range is $33.11–$55.18, with eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday, and other pay premiums depending on schedule and company policy. Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• At least 6 years of experience, plus certifications.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand while lifting items above shoulder level for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical activities, including pushing and pulling racks of caging, lifting feed and bedding bags, reaching, stooping, and bending.
• Must enter nonhuman-primate areas as part of job responsibilities and, before hire, provide proof of measles immunity or receive measles vaccination.
• Weekend and holiday work is required.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available.

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 routine animal husbandry and welfare duties as directed.
• Observe and report animal health status, food and water consumption, appearance, and behavior.
• Provide support for basic veterinary medical treatment as prescribed by veterinary staff.
• Support cage-wash equipment operations and maintenance.
• Provide specialty technical services for research programs, including dose administration, blood collection, tissue collection and preparation, vascular access port maintenance, surgery, data collection, and record keeping.
• Work with all species housed at the site.
• Assist the facility manager and other Technical Leads in identifying the need to update or initiate procedures.
• Train and instruct CM personnel in proper techniques, SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and duties associated with animal care and welfare.
• Set a workplace standard by leading by example and demonstrating mastery of SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and Pfizer policies and behaviors.
• 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, holiday, and personal days.
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday, and other pay premiums depending on work schedule and company policies.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED