Animal Care and Research Support Expert

Pfizer Belgium; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer in Groton, CT seeks a Technical Expert to handle husbandry, health surveillance, and basic veterinary tasks for laboratory animals. You will support research by delivering technical services across WRD studies and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 6+ years of relevant experience, with the ability to work with multiple species. Weekend/holliday work and on-site presence are expected.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• 6+ years experience in a related role; certifications may be required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or animal care settings preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine animal husbandry and welfare 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.
• Provide specialty technical services (dose administration, blood collection, tissue collection, preparation, vascular access port maintenance, surgery, data collection, record keeping) in WRD studies.
• Work with all species housed at the site.
• Assist the facility manager and other technical leads in procedures updates.
• Train CM personnel in techniques, SOPs, regulatory guidelines and general duties.
• Lead by example to master SOPs and Pfizer policies.

Skills

Animal care

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Independent worker

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Why Patients Need You

Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is flexible, innovative, and customer oriented. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance or analysis through research programs, your contribution will directly impact patients.

What You Will Achieve

The Technical Expert primary responsibility is to provide basic husbandry, handling, restraint and health surveillance of laboratory animals in compliance with local regulatory requirements. This individual will also be responsible for maintaining inventory of animal supplies and providing basic technical assistance (i.e., restraint, injections, blood collections) in support of research studies. Perform all regulatory responsibilities in compliance with applicable regulatory standards.

How You Will Achieve It

Primary Duties:

• Perform routine animal husbandry and welfare 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 specialty technical services (dose administration, blood collection, tissue collection, preparation, vascular access port maintenance, surgery, data collection, record keeping and additional services) in support of WRD research programs.


• Required to work with all species housed at the site.


• Assist the facility manager and other Technical Leads in identifying the need for updating or initiating procedures.


• Train and instruct CM personnel in proper techniques, SOP's, regulatory guidelines and general duties associated with animal care and welfare.


• Set a workplace standard through leading by example, showing mastery of all SOP's, regulatory guidelines and Pfizer policies and behaviors.

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.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• High school degree or GED required


• 6+ years experience required (+ certifications)

Nice-to-Have

• 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

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Weekend and holiday work are required

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

The salary for this position ranges from $33.11 to $55.18 per hour. 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. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - Connecticut - Groton location.

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

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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