Research Associate I (Animal Handling)

Job Title:  Research Associate I
 

Job Summary:

• Under the direction of the Director of QC Bioassays or department Supervisor manager, perform general laboratory research and experiments following established protocols and SOPs.
• The Research Associate I will perform routine laboratory and equipment maintenance, assist with ongoing research projects either independently or as a team member, analyze and archive study data.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform and assist principal investigators with animal studies that may include:
• Dose administration – IP (intraperitoneal), intradermal, subcutaneous (SQ), intramuscular (IM), and oral gavage
• Daily mice weighing, daily Scoring after dosing completion
• Assist team with daily preparation for dosing
• Necropsy, tissue/organ dissection if needed

Education:

• Minimum Required: Basic/general laboratory courses or experience
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in biology or relevant field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Required:

• Experienced with research animal handling (mice, rats, guinea pigs, and rabbits)
• Basic knowledge of laboratory practices and equipment techniques (handling pipettes, scales, etc.)
• Prior experience working with MS Package (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
• Available for weekend work

Preferred:

• Capable of basic dose formulation
• Prior experience reviewing and analyzing study data