Description
Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. As part of the Comparative Medicine team, you will support the Research & Development site by managing a vivarium to deliver flawless animal care and welfare and ensure compliance with local regulations and AAALAC International guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Assure that the care and welfare of laboratory animals is provided in compliance with local regulations and AAALAC International guidelines.
- Manage and engage animal care and technical staff in the pursuit of flawless animal care and welfare.
- Support the career and personal development of the animal care and technical staff.
- Assist with a centralized CM training program for research animal care and use.
- Participate in the direction of a centralized CM program of occupational health and safety.
- Promote a culture of care for animals and enhance the application of the 3R's.
- Act as the interface with the research community and provide basic to complex specialty technical services.
- Support operational excellence by collecting metrics and sharing practices with CM colleagues.
- Develop and implement quality assurance programs and manage physical resources within CM.
Qualifications:
- BS/BA with 5+ years experience OR MA/MBA/MS with 3+ years experience OR PhD with 0+ years experience required.
- LATG certification required.
- Supervisory experience.
- Ability to demonstrate level of technical skills and abilities.
Nice-to-Have:
- GLP experience.
- CMAR certification.
- Experience in a rodent and nonhuman primate vivarium.
- Supervisory experience in a pharmaceutical setting.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive and generous benefits and programs.
- 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions.
- Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days.
- Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
- Health benefits, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
Salary: The annual base salary for this position ranges from $99,200.00 to $165,400.00.