Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The Research Associate will support regulated in vivo studies, maintaining high standards of animal care and welfare, accurate records, and robust datasets. All work will be conducted in accordance with good practice, current guidance, the principles of the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement), and applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. Under the guidance of the Research Director, you will support the responsible delivery of regulated studies and the day-to-day welfare and management of animals.

Key responsibilities include maintaining consistently high standards of care, welfare, and husbandry for mice and rats; working in accordance with all relevant animal welfare, scientific procedures, and health and safety legislation including the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986; following approved protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with animal welfare as a central consideration; maintaining accurate written and electronic records including welfare observations and analysis of in vivo datasets; conducting authorized non-surgical regulated procedures and approved humane endpoints in accordance with license conditions, training, and welfare protocols; and actively applying and promoting the 3Rs to minimize animal use and enhance welfare.

Additional duties may include performing ELISAs or other biological assays to support interpretation of outcomes from in vivo studies; coordinating the responsible ordering of animals and chemical or biological reagents in line with approved study requirements; undertaking necessary training and development; attending relevant meetings; and assisting with the smooth and efficient operation of the laboratory and facilities, including cleaning and maintenance.

About Pfizer
Pfizer is a patient-centric company guided by the values of courage, joy, equity, and excellence. We are dedicated to breakthroughs that change patients' lives and are leading a company-wide digital transformation to accelerate drug discovery and development. We foster a trusting, flexible workplace culture that encourages work-life harmony and supports employees to be their best.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Pfizer is committed to diversity and inclusion, celebrating all forms of diversity to build a culture that supports and empowers employees. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and will make reasonable adjustments to support your application and career.

Experience
BSc or higher in a related scientific discipline, or equivalent academic, industrial, or commercial experience. Experience supporting the care, welfare, and handling of both mice and rats in a regulated setting. Competence and confidence in calm, welfare-conscious handling of mice and rats. Proficiency in administering subcutaneous injections to mice and rats and intraperitoneal injections to mice using approved refinement practices.

About you
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to self-prioritize and manage own work with minimal supervision. Willingness to undertake any necessary training required for the role. Cooperative and flexible attitude towards work. Physically fit to meet the demands of the role, including frequent carrying and lifting. Disciplined and considerate of confidentiality and security at all times.

Preferred
Practical experience within a research environment. Knowledge of research methods and statistical procedures. Awareness of emerging obesity pharmacotherapies. Proficiency in refined blood-sampling techniques, including tail-vein sampling for mice and rats. Skilled at performing ELISAs or other biological assays. Able to analyse and present data using GraphPad Prism.

Qualifications
Home Office Personal License (PIL AB) is required.