Animal Care and Research Support Associate

Location: Onsite in Groton, Connecticut, United States. Weekend and holiday work is required, with a 6:00 AM–2:30 PM shift and weekends every other week. The role requires reporting to the designated work location during emergencies or operational suspensions.

Salary: $26.86–$44.77 per hour, plus eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday, and other pay premiums.

Company

hirify.global develops and delivers safe and effective pharmaceutical products through research, development, compliance, and manufacturing programs.

What you will do

• Perform routine husbandry, handling, restraint, and health surveillance for all animal species housed at the site.
• Observe and report animal health, food and water consumption, appearance, and behavior.
• Provide basic veterinary medical treatment support as prescribed by veterinary staff.
• Support research investigators with restraint, dose administration, injections, and blood collections.
• Operate and maintain cage wash equipment and manage animal supply inventory.
• Train and mentor new hires in animal husbandry and facility support duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work standing for extended periods, including lifting above shoulder level.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical activities such as pushing and pulling caging racks, lifting feed and bedding, reaching, stooping, and bending.
• Permanent U.S. work authorization is required; candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. by any employer.
• Before hire, provide proof of measles immunity or receive measles vaccination to enter nonhuman primate areas.

Nice to have

• Pharmaceutical setting experience or relevant certifications.
• Familiarity with animal care and welfare regulations.
• Experience with cage wash equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, problem-solving, prioritization, and independent and collaborative working skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work is performed under applicable USDA Animal Welfare Act, Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, Good Laboratory Practices, Public Health Service Policy, and AAALAC standards.
• Benefits include a 401(k) plan with hirify.global matching contributions and an additional retirement savings contribution.
• Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, caregiver/parental leave, and medical leave.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.