Research Associate/Senior Research Associate, In Vivo

We are hiring a new team member to join our Vivarium team. In this role, you will support a range of activities enabling our technical in vivo research and clinical development.

You will thrive in this role if:

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, 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:

• Have a BS/AS degree in biology, veterinary science, or a related field, or equivalent of 5+ years industry experience.
• Have 2+ years of animal husbandry, colony management or rodent work in a research setting.
• Have experience with dose administration (IP, SQ, RO, PO, IV), blood collection (RO, Cardiac, SM, tail vein), oral gavage administration, and necropsy in rodent models.
• Have 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).
• Are able to stand, sit, crouch, and climb frequently for long durations. Must be able to safely lift and maneuver 50 lbs.
• Are available to work weekends and holidays as needed.

It’s a bonus if you:

Have experience assisting with and/or performing stereotaxic injections.
Are AALAS certified (AALAT, LAT or LATg) or RVT .
$80,000 – $110,000 a year
Total compensation also includes generous equity and benefits including:

– Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
– 401(k) plan with 4% matching
– Flexible time off and 10 company holidays per year
– Paid parental leave
– Annual learning & development stipend
– Daily Retro-sponsored lunch and snacks