Pfizer needs a Technical Specialist to provide basic husbandry, handling, restraint and health surveillance of laboratory animals in compliance with local regulatory requirements to directly impact patients.
Requirements
- Experience working in a pharmaceutical setting
- Familiarity with animal care and welfare regulations
- Experience with cage wash equipment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Certifications
- Ability to work with all species housed at the site
- Basic technical services skills (restraint, dose administration)
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Train and mentor new hires in animal husbandry and facility support duties fulfilling department training requirements.
Other
- High school degree or GED required
- 4 years’ experience required
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Weekend and holiday work are required
