Comparative Medicine Technical Associate, Animal Care

Pfizer • Cambridge, MA

5d • $27 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best in class medicines to patients around the world. As part of the Comparative Medicine team, you will provide basic husbandry, handling, restraint and health surveillance of laboratory animals in compliance with federal and local regulatory requirements. You will also be responsible for maintaining inventory of animal supplies and provide basic technical assistance (i.e., restraint, injections, blood collections) in support of research studies. It is your hard work along with innovative ideas and focus that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED with 2 to 3 years of experience
• 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.
• Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
• This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• AALAS Certification preferred
• Experience working with laboratory animals

Responsibilities

• 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, blood collection) 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

• Eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies.
• 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
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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