Animal Care and Research Support Associate

Use Your Power for Purpose

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.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Perform all regulatory responsibilities in compliance with applicable regulatory standards. Primary Duties:

• 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.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• High school degree or GED required

• 2+ years’ experience required

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• 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. 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 onsite during an emergency or suspension of operations.

Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply: July 23, 2025.

• Work Location Assignment: On Premise

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. 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 - Connecticut - Groton location.

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