Research Support Specialist, Nonhuman Primate Handling
Hiring Organization:
Pfizer, Inc
Pfizer, Inc
Date Posted:
2020-01-13
2020-01-13
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Position Description:
Role Summary:
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Be
a part of a team of individuals passionate about nonhuman primate care
and behavior and integral to the success of the NHP acclimation,
habituation and cooperative training/ positive
reinforcement program by performing tactical components NHP handling
and training. This includes training colleagues in key concepts of
behavior and handling as a Subject Matter
Expert.
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Role Responsibilities:
- Work with the CM Scheduler to schedule hands-on training sessions with CM Operations and veterinary technicians in applicable programs and techniques such as acclimation, habituation, and cooperative training/ positive reinforcement program, and socialization. Complete training documentation for trainees in electronic database
- Create and edit shaping plans for handling, create and adjust behavior management plans, and perform temperament testing to aid in socialization program, where appropriate
- Work with veterinarians and Global Training colleagues to aid in the writing and revising of training modules and for applicable programs and techniques
- Contribute to local/global teams in the refinement, continuous improvement, and innovative concepts in nonhuman primate and handling
- Serve as a role model in human safety when working with and handling nonhuman primates
- Set a workplace standard through leading by example, showing mastery of all animal handling SOP’s, regulatory guidelines and Pfizer policies.
- Exemplify work-place standards, positive habits and behaviors to co-workers.
- Interact with key in vivo research contacts to expand acclimation/handling/ positive reinforcement that meets study needs and objectives.
- Contribute to operational excellence by the collation of metrics to aid in staffing and scheduling for NHP training, acclimation, etc.
- Rotate occasional weekends to expand touchpoints for NHPs in training, to work alongside trainees progressing in training, and aid in study readiness of trainees
- Maintain appropriate animal health, husbandry, or study-related records in compliance with regulatory and departmental standards
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Qualifications/Experience:
Basic Qualifications:
- AA required.
- The candidate must be an expert at nonhuman primate handling and restraint, specifically in NHP cooperative methods and an expert at training nonhuman primates in novel approaches in cooperative handling and restraint (outside of typical pole/ collar carrying or hand catching).
- Minimum of 3-4 years of related experience.
- All colleagues should have functional knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and calendar management. Colleagues should be able to use on line systems such as time tracking and document management. (e.g. electronic medical records, SharePoint, Activity Tracker). Knowledge and use of other systems based upon job function may be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS/BA preferred.
- AALAS certification preferred.
- Experience working in a large, complex nonhuman primate facility (ex: national primate research center) with a focus on nonhuman primate behavior and training is preferred.
Application Deadline:
Ongoing
Ongoing
Comments:
- Eligible for Relocation support: Yes
- Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: Yes
Contact Information:
Christie Ferrecchia, DVM, DACLAM
Principal Scientist, Clinical Veterinarian
Comparative Medicine
Worldwide Research, Development & Medical
Groton, CT 06340
Telephone Number:
860-441-3278
860-441-3278