Research Associate, In Vivo

Retro

$95K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/AS degree in biology, veterinary science, or related field, or 5+ years of industry experience.
  • 2+ years of animal husbandry or rodent work experience in a research setting.
  • Experience in various dose administration techniques and blood collection methods.
  • Hands-on experience with behavioral phenotyping assays.
  • Ability to perform or assist with sterile survival surgical procedures in rodents.
  • Must frequently engage in physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Availability to work weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform dose administration and blood collection in rodent models.
  • Assist and/or conduct sterile survival surgical procedures and injections.
  • Conduct behavioral phenotyping assays such as the Y-maze and Morris Water Maze.
  • Ensure compliance with IACUC and animal welfare regulations.
  • Maintain the vivarium and manage laboratory inventory and safety records.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
  • 401(k) plan with 4% matching.
  • Unlimited time off and 10 company holidays per year.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Annual learning & development stipend.
  • Longevity stipend.
  • Free lunch and snacks.
Full Job Description
We are hiring a new team memberto join our Vivarium team. In this role you will support a range of activities enabling our technical in vivo research and clinical development.

About you:

You are curious and driven. You want to be involved in research using rodent models, learn new procedures and techniques, and maintain the highest standards of animal welfare. You enjoy working on a tight knit team but also feel confident working independently as needed.

In this role, you will:

  • Perform dose administration (IP, SQ, RO, PO, IV), blood collection (RO, Cardiac, SM, tail vein), oral gavage administration, and necropsy in rodent models.
  • Train to assist and/or perform sterile survival surgical procedures (stereotaxic injections etc.).
  • Perform behavioral phenotyping assays (Y-maze, open field, rotarod,Morris Water Maze etc.).
  • Maintain compliance with IACUC and regulations to assure animal welfare.
  • Maintain the vivarium and surrounding space as needed: lab stock, chemical inventory, safety records, reviewing and writing operating procedures and study protocols.


You will thrive in this role if you:

  • BS/AS degree in biology, veterinary science, or a related field, or equivalent of 5+ years industry experience.
  • 2+ years of animal husbandry, colony management or rodent work in a research setting.
  • Experience with dose administration (IP, SQ, RO, PO, IV), blood collection (RO, Cardiac, SM, tail vein), oral gavage administration, and necropsy in rodent models.
  • Experience assisting with and/or performing rodent anesthesia and sterile survival surgical procedures.
  • Have hands-on experience with behavior phenotyping assays, specifically (Y-Maze, Open field, Rotarod, and water maze).
  • Must be able to stand, sit, crouch, and climb frequently for long durations. Must be able to safely lift and maneuver 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.


It's a bonus if you:

  • Experience assisting with and/or performing stereotaxic injections.
  • AALAS certified (AALAT, LAT or LATg) or RVT .


$95,000 - $115,000 a year

The annual salary range for this role is $95,000-115,000. Total compensation also includes generous equity and benefits.

Benefits and perks:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family

401(k) plan with 4% matching

Unlimited time off and 10 company holidays per year

Paid parental leave

Annual learning & development stipend

Longevity stipend

Free lunch and snacks

Our team is a group of mission-driven, kind, and thoughtful individuals. We take pride in evolving a work environment that fosters collaboration, open communication, and authenticity. We believe that great results are best delivered by a highly creative group working in concert.

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