Technical Associate, Animal Care

pfizer.ch

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Base: $26.86 to $44.77 ph; bonus/equity: not speci...
Fully remote
Basic husbandry and handling of laboratory animals
Health surveillance of laboratory animals
Support research studies
You will play a crucial role in improving patients' lives by ensuring the well-being of animals used in research and development studies

Job Summary

  • You will play a crucial role in improving patients' lives by ensuring the well-being of animals used in research and development studies.
  • 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.
  • This position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies, along with comprehensive and generous benefits.

Matching Summary

You will play a crucial role in improving patients' lives by ensuring the well-being of animals used in research and development studies.

Salary

Base: $26.86 to $44.77 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive and generous benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, caregiver/parental/medical leave, health, dental, and vision coverage.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Basic husbandry and handling of laboratory animals
  • Health surveillance of laboratory animals
  • Support research studies
  • Work with all species housed
  • Cage wash equipment operation

Nice-to-have

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with common AI tools

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of experience
  • Basic mathematics understanding
  • Comprehend written and verbal instructions
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Flexibility for non-standard schedule
  • Experience in a laboratory animal setting
  • AALAS Certification
  • Experience in a pharmaceutical setting
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Work Rights

Permanent work authorization in the United States

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