Comparative Medicine Technical Associate, Animal Care

Pfizer; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking staff to provide animal husbandry, handling, restraint, and health surveillance for laboratory animals at our US site. You will support basic veterinary care under staff guidance and assist with cage wash and equipment maintenance. The role requires a HS diploma or GED and 2–3 years of relevant experience.

Experience with laboratory animals is preferred; AALAS certification is a plus. Weekend work and on-site duties are required in an essential personnel role with comprehensive

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and 2–3 years of experience.
• Experience working with laboratory animals is a plus.
• AALAS certification is preferred.

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.

Skills

Animal handling

Observation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Why Patients Need You

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.

What You Will Achieve

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.

How You Will Achieve It

• 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.

Qualifications Must-Have

• High school degree or GED with 2 to 3 years of experience

Nice-to-Have

• AALAS Certification preferred
• Experience working with laboratory animals

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

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 that 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 on-site during an emergency or suspension of operations.

Work Location Assignment:On Premise

The salary for this position ranges from $26.86 to $44.77 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 - Massachusetts - Cambridge 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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EEO & Employment Eligibility

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