Technical Associate, Animal Care

pfizer.ca

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Base: $26.86 to $44.77 ph; bonus/equity: not speci...
Fully remote
Basic husbandry, handling, restraint
Health surveillance of laboratory animals
Maintaining inventory of animal supplies
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.
  • Perform routine animal husbandry duties as directed, observe and report status of animal health, and provide support in basic veterinary medical treatment.
  • We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments.

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 and programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Basic husbandry, handling, restraint
  • Health surveillance of laboratory animals
  • Maintaining inventory of animal supplies
  • Basic technical assistance for research
  • 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 AI tools

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of experience
  • Solid understanding of basic mathematics
  • Comprehend written and verbal instructions
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Flexibility for non-standard schedule
  • Experience in a laboratory animal setting
  • Associate or bachelor's degree
  • AALAS Certification
  • Experience in a pharmaceutical setting
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Work standing up for extended periods
  • Perform repetitive physical activities

Work Rights

Permanent work authorization in the United States

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