Animal Care and Research Support Specialist
About The Position
The Technical Specialist provides basic husbandry, handling, restraint, and health surveillance of laboratory animals in compliance with local regulatory requirements. The role maintains inventory of animal supplies and provides basic technical assistance, including restraint, injections, blood collections, and other support for research studies. The specialist performs regulatory responsibilities in accordance with applicable standards and works with all species housed at the site. The position includes routine animal care, monitoring and reporting animal health and behavior, supporting veterinary treatments, operating and maintaining cage-wash equipment, and delivering basic technical services to research investigators. The specialist also trains and mentors new hires in animal husbandry and facility-support duties. This is an essential personnel role, performed onsite, with weekend and holiday work required.
Requirements
- High school degree or GED.
- Four 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 bags of feed and bedding, reaching, stooping, and bending.
- Must provide proof of measles immunity or receive the measles vaccination before hire.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States by any employer; permanent U.S. work authorization is required.
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 duties as directed.
- Observe and report animal health, 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 basic technical services to research investigators, including restraint and dose administration.
- Work with all species housed at the site.
- Train and mentor new hires in animal husbandry and facility-support duties in accordance with department training requirements.
- Perform regulatory responsibilities in compliance with applicable regulatory 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
