Technical Associate, Animal Care

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

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. This individual will also provide daily record keeping of common laboratory species, their environments, and provide basic technical assistance (i.e., restraint, injections, bleeds) to other technicians and researchers. Other more specialized functions, depending on interest and aptitude may be assigned in the areas of technical and research services.

• Required to work with all species across the site with assignments based on the business needs.

• Perform routine animal husbandry and welfare duties as directed.

• Supply appropriate food and water for animals housed in the vivarium.

• Clean and provide animal housing and associated materials/equipment within assigned animal rooms.

• Observe and report status of animal health, food and water consumption, appearance, behavior; provide support in animal health monitoring and basic veterinary medical treatment as prescribed by the veterinary staff.

• Observe and record vivarium environmental conditions

• Perform sanitation duties within assigned animal rooms and vivarium areas.

• Maintain and perform housekeeping of facility support areas.

• Support cage wash equipment operations and maintenance.

• Support research by providing basic technical services (restraint, dose administration, blood collection) to research investigators.

• Take responsibility for individual contributions to achieve team deliverables, working effectively as a team member and coordinating with others.

• Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results.

• Follow standard procedures to complete tasks of varying scope, sequence, and complexity within the agreed timeframe.

• Identify and solve moderately routine problems.

• Complete assignments with moderate supervision using established procedures, referring deviations from standard procedures to the supervisor.

• Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.

• Weekend and holiday work required

Qualifications

Must Have

• High School Diploma or GED with 2 to 3 years of experience

• Solid understanding of basic mathematics

• Comprehend both written and verbal instructions effectively

• Basic computer knowledge, including the use of email, online forms, web-based training

• Flexibility to work a non-standard schedule

• Experience in a laboratory animal setting

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a pharmaceutical setting

• AALAS Certification at the ALAT level or higher

• 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

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• All colleagues should have functional knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, calendar management and Internet Explorer.

• Colleagues should be able to use online systems such as time tracking and document management (e.g. SharePoint, Activity Tracker).

• Knowledge and use of other systems based upon job function may be required.

• No animal allergies and able to obtain medical clearance for respirator/fit test for respirator use.

• Ability 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.

• A Functional Capacity Evaluation may be required.

• Associates or bachelors Degree

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHED