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Animal Care Technician II

Employer
Pfizer
Location
Boulder, Colorado
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Apr 22, 2021

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Discipline
Other, Other
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Technician
Organization Type
All Industry, Pharma
ROLE SUMMARY

At Pfizer-Boulder we are focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted small molecule drugs to treat patients afflicted with cancer.

This position is responsible for performing daily husbandry and care of rodents as well as facility maintenance to support pharmacology and toxicology studies.The ideal candidate will have previous in vivo or veterinary experience.

ROLE RESPONSIBILTIES
  • Perform daily husbandry and welfare duties.
  • Perform daily health assessments; recognize and report abnormal behavior or signs of illness.
  • Perform facility operations assessments.
  • Support cage wash operations and equipment maintenance.
  • Clean and stock procedure rooms.
  • Attend meetings and training sessions.
  • Assist with study set-up and support activities as needed.


MAINTAIN A POSITIVE WORK CULTURE
  • Embraces the Company's Mission Statement, Corporate Goals, Core Values, and Vision Statements, ultimately working together as a cohesive team.
  • Responds positively and quickly to voicemails, emails, and employee concerns
  • Treats all employees with dignity and respect
  • Actively participates in company functions


QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2+ year in vivo laboratory experience preferred
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, move large equipment , kneel, stand and reach
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Reliability to consistently meet work hours is required
  • Basic computer knowledge, such as email, online forms, web-based training and other basic programs
  • Non-standard work schedule


Nice-to-Have
  • Bachelor's degree in Animal or Life Science
  • Previous veterinary technician/animal care experience
  • AALAS certification


PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Lifting, standing, walking, bending, and handling small rodents.


NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Non-standard work schedule (to include weekends)
  • Wednesday - Sunday schedule preferred


OTHER JOB DETAILS
  • Last Date to Apply for Job: April 27, 2021
  • Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus


Sunshine Act

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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.

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