Associate Specialist- Waltham (Animal Sciences & Technologies) Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Associate Specialist – Waltham (Animal Sciences & Technologies Are you driven by a passion for science and eager to contribute to a company that transforms ideas into life-changing medicines? AstraZeneca might be the perfect fit for you! We are seeking an Associate Specialist to join our Animal Sciences and Technologies team in Waltham. Our focus is on meeting the unmet needs of patients worldwide, fostering a workplace culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. If you’re quick to act, confident in leadership, ready to collaborate, and curious about the potential of science, we want you on our team!

Accountabilities:

As an Associate Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of the Waltham vivarium.

Your responsibilities will include:

Performing routine facility operations tasks and daily animal husbandry tasks for the rodent colony. Identifying and reporting any abnormal findings while maintaining high standards of animal care and welfare. Documenting daily tasks and communicating progress to the manager. Processing dirty cages for sanitation and preparing clean cages for new animals. Operating cage washing equipment and other cleaning and sanitizing tools. Using sanitization and sterilization equipment. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of animal rooms, halls, and support spaces. Assisting in daily general recordkeeping and specialized monitoring or surveillance of rooms. Preparing special diets or medications according to protocols and delivering them to therapy areas. Receiving animals from suppliers and identifying them as instructed. Actively participating in annual goal setting and self-evaluation processes with the manager. Staying informed about advances in laboratory animal science through continued professional development. Ensuring work is performed in accordance with Safety, Health and Environment standards, including Good Laboratory Standards. Working flexibly across different areas and providing weekend and out-of-hours support.

Essential Skills/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 0-4 years of relevant experience. Experience working with animals in a laboratory setting is a plus. Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Willingness to work with infectious agents, hazardous materials, and radioactive materials. Ability to work flexibly across different areas and participate in provision of weekend and out-of-hours support.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

Some experience troubleshooting equipment in animal vivariums or similar settings. Basic experience in using technology to improve efficiencies. Familiarity with quality assurance, inventory control, and sanitation procedures. AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can thrive amidst uncertainty and ambiguity. We embrace change as a constant, taking calculated risks to deliver new medicines to patients. Our supportive yet challenging approach fosters continuous improvement, encouraging bold decisions that can transform lives. With a commitment to collaboration, we leverage diverse perspectives to maximize impact, ensuring our work is recognized both internally and externally. AstraZeneca invests in technology and provides countless learning opportunities across global Therapy Areas, allowing you to make a profound impact on society through meaningful research. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in shaping the future of medicine! Date Posted 18-Jun-2025 Closing Date 30-Jul-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.