Comparative Medicine Operations Specialist

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The Comparative Medicine Operations Specialist is primarily responsible for providing basic husbandry, handling, restraint, and health surveillance of laboratory animals in accordance with local regulatory requirements. This role also includes maintaining inventory of animal supplies and delivering basic technical support for research studies, such as restraint, injections, and blood collections.
All responsibilities must be performed in compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
What You Will Achieve

• 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
• 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)

• Education: High school diploma, or GED
• Work Experience: Minimum 4 years
• Basic animal husbandry and handling
• Experience working with animals
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work while standing for extended periods, including lifting items above shoulder level.
  Ability to perform repetitive physical activities, such as:
• Pushing and pulling racks of caging
• Lifting bags of feed and bedding
• Reaching, stooping, and bending

Health Requirement:

• For positions located at sites with nonhuman primates, employees are expected to enter nonhuman primate areas as part of their job responsibilities.

Pre-hire requirement includes either:

• Providing proof of measles immunity, or
• Receiving the measles vaccination prior to hire

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Work Schedule & Essential Role Requirements
• Overtime: Required one day every other week
• Weekend & Holiday Work: Mandatory as part of the role
• Start Time: Workday begins at 6:00 a.m.

Essential Personnel:
This position is classified as Essential Personnel, meaning the individual is expected to report to their designated work location during emergencies or when business operations are suspended. Essential Personnel are critical to maintaining essential functions or departments, as determined by Pfizer.
In some cases, individuals may be identified in advance by their supervisors to perform essential services remotely. However, most Essential Personnel are required to be onsite during such events.
Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply: October 20, 2025.
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The salary for this position ranges from $29.25 to $48.75 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.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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