Animal Care And Research Support Associate

Pfizer Research and Development

At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Central to this mission is our Research and Development team, which is dedicated to translating advanced science and cutting-edge technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. You will play a crucial role in improving patients' lives by ensuring the well-being of animals used in research and development studies. Your dedication and focus will help Pfizer achieve new milestones and make a global impact on patient care.

The Technical Associate's primary responsibility is to provide basic husbandry, handling, restraint and health surveillance of laboratory animals in compliance with local regulatory requirements. In this role, you will:

• Perform all regulatory responsibilities 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.
• 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
• Between 2-3 years' experience required

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
• Work shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, working weekends every other week.
• 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.

The salary for this position ranges from $26.34 to $43.89 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.

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.