Pfizer-posted 2 months ago
$29 - $48/Yr
Full-time
Groton, CT
5,001-10,000 employees
Chemical Manufacturing

The Comparative Medicine Operations Specialist is primarily responsible for providing basic husbandry, handling, restraint, and health surveillance of laboratory animals in accordance with local regulatory requirements. This role also includes maintaining inventory of animal supplies and delivering basic technical support for research studies, such as restraint, injections, and blood collections. All responsibilities must be performed 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
  • Train and mentor new hires in animal husbandry and facility support duties fulfilling department training requirements
  • 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
  • Education: High school diploma, or GED
  • Work Experience: Minimum 4 years
  • Basic animal husbandry and handling
  • Experience working with animals
  • Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
  • 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
  • Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
  • Paid vacation
  • Holiday and personal days
  • Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
  • Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
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