Laboratory Animal Care and In Vivo Trainer

Laboratory Animal Care and In Vivo Trainer Summary

The trainer provides hands‑on husbandry and technical rodent training, maintains training documentation, and coordinates day‑to‑day training requests and report schedules for Kendall Square. The trainer will also assist managers and trainers in evaluating the completion of assigned training activities.

• Hands‑on husbandry and technical training in rodents at Kendall Square; ability to travel to other vivaria to provide training on an as‑needed basis.
Attend global training meetings.
• Schedule training sessions and provide technical advice on procedures.
• Review and ensure compliance with training modules and process training requests in Kendall Square.
• Will be required to work under one of the following:
  • The United States Department of Agriculture Animal Welfare Act and associated Regulations and Standards.
  • Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
  • Good Laboratory Practices.
  • AAALAC accreditation standards.

• Bachelor of Science degree or Associate of Arts degree in Veterinary Technology required.
• Minimum of 3+ years related animal care and handling experience.
• Minimum of 1+ years of technical experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technologist level (LATG) is required.
• Prior experience with the pharmaceutical industry and rodent care is required.
• Ability to handle and manipulate rodent laboratory species.
• Knowledge of small animal biomethodology to include breeding, common diseases, physical exams, anatomy, anesthesia, safe handling and restraint techniques, proper use of PPE, euthanasia, blood collection and injection techniques.
• Proficiency in basic technical skills and the operation of data collection equipment in barrier, conventional and containment environments.
• Ability to work independently of direct supervision and oversee new employee/trainees during normal work schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical data, safety rules, maintenance instructions, and operation procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to develop and proof training materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively in interpersonal situations and before groups of employees.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English with excellent written and spoken skills.
• Ability to determine correct drug dose calculations utilized in the treatment and restraint of laboratory animals.
• Capability to utilize common spreadsheet and database programs for the recording and reporting of numerical data.

• This is a fully onsite role in Cambridge, MA.
• Monday – Friday; 40 hours per week.

Contractors are engaged to provide services to Pfizer on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third‑party payrolling partner.

This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment  individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting.

The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job‑related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.

Min Pay Rate $30

Max Pay Rate $32

Currency USD

Unit hourly

Comprehensive Benefits Package available based on eligibility

• Short‑Term Disability (STD)
• Long‑Term Disability (LTD)
• Supplemental and Voluntary Life Insurance