BioCT Innovation Commons
Comparative Medicine Operations Specialist
BioCT Innovation Commons, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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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.
What You Will Achieve
Perform routine animal husbandry duties as directed
Observe and report status of animal health, food and water consumption, appearance, and behavior
Provide support in basic veterinary medical treatment as prescribed by veterinary staff
Support cage wash equipment operations and maintenance
Support research by providing basic technical services (restraint, dose administration) to researchers
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
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
Ability to perform repetitive physical activities: pushing and pulling racks of caging, lifting bags of feed and bedding, reaching, stooping, 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
Providing proof of measles immunity or receiving the measles vaccination prior to hire
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Overtime required one day every other week
Weekend & Holiday work mandatory
Start Time 6:00 a.m.
Last Date to Apply October 20, 2025.
Salary $29.25 to $48.75 per hour. Overtime, weekend, and holiday premiums apply. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
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.
EEO & Employment Eligibility Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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What You Will Achieve
Perform routine animal husbandry duties as directed
Observe and report status of animal health, food and water consumption, appearance, and behavior
Provide support in basic veterinary medical treatment as prescribed by veterinary staff
Support cage wash equipment operations and maintenance
Support research by providing basic technical services (restraint, dose administration) to researchers
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
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
Ability to perform repetitive physical activities: pushing and pulling racks of caging, lifting bags of feed and bedding, reaching, stooping, 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
Providing proof of measles immunity or receiving the measles vaccination prior to hire
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Overtime required one day every other week
Weekend & Holiday work mandatory
Start Time 6:00 a.m.
Last Date to Apply October 20, 2025.
Salary $29.25 to $48.75 per hour. Overtime, weekend, and holiday premiums apply. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
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.
EEO & Employment Eligibility Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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