Lab Animal Care & Research Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Con•t

Paid vacation, holiday and personal &c

Health benefits: medical, prescription

Job summary

Pfizer in Groton, Connecticut, seeks a Technical Expert to provide husbandry, restraint and health surveillance for laboratory animals in compliance with regulatory requirements. You will also maintain supplies, assist with basic veterinary tasks and support research programs.

Responsibilities include observing animal health, assisting with procedures, training CM personnel, and upholding Pfizer SOPs and policies. Weekend, essential on-site work and a 50-lb lift are required.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• 6+ years experience required (+ certifications).
• Experience with cage wash equipment.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Animal care

Cage wash

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cage wash equipment

Job description

Pfizer in Groton, Connecticut, seeks a Technical Expert to provide husbandry, restraint and health surveillance for laboratory animals in compliance with regulatory requirements. You will also maintain supplies, assist with basic veterinary tasks and support research programs.

Responsibilities include observing animal health, assisting with procedures, training CM personnel, and upholding Pfizer SOPs and policies. Weekend, essential on-site work and a 50-lb lift are required.