Associate Scientist, Clinical Services (Onsite, Day Shift)

Biopharma Careers; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Biopharma Careers seeks an Entry-Level Veterinary Associate for our West Point Laboratory Animal Science Team. The role involves on‑site, hands‑on study work, animal care, and routine management tasks, with weekend rotation and minimal supervision.

You will assist in protocols, data recording, and regulatory compliance while developing technical skills in a collaborative environment. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, team communication, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• Animal handling and dosing experience.
• Willingness to understand the R&D process.
• Ability to recognise challenges and propose solutions.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusion and a productive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate digital records of research protocols, study data, inventories, and reports.
• Collaborate with principal investigators and staff; work cross‑functionally on in vivo projects.
• Carry out research and medical treatment regimens for research animals under a veterinarian.
• Administer injectable and inhalation anaesthetic agents under a veterinarian's guidance.
• Recognise study hurdles and propose practical solutions.
• Maintain study timelines and ensure data accuracy in databases and tracking tools.
• Communicate study results to cross‑functional teams.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and promote an inclusive culture.
• Work effectively in a group to support a positive team dynamic.

Skills

Animal Handling

Animal Welfare

Clinical Reporting

GCP

Laboratory Documentation

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Our company a global healthcare leader, is currently seeking an Entry‑Level Veterinary Associate to join our collaborative, dynamic, and inclusive Laboratory Animal Science Team at the West Point location.

The successful candidate will be integral in executing research study tasks, as well as some routine veterinary and animal colony management tasks. On‑site and hands‑on study‑related lab work will be a crucial part of the role. The role also requires rotational weekend work and the ability to apply sound technical skills to assigned tasks, often with minimal supervision.

Our company values collaboration, coordination, and communication. We aim to foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and provide a vibrant learning environment where new skills can be honed, and innovative solutions can be explored. If you are interested in contributing to groundbreaking research within a team that prioritizes respect and collaboration, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, timely, and well‑organised digital records of research protocols, procedures, study data, inventories, and reports.
• Collaborate effectively as a team player with principal investigators, scientific staff, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, IACUC members, facility managers, and animal care technicians. Work cross‑functionally on ongoing in vivo discovery research and development projects.
• Carry out research and medical treatment regimens for research animals under the guidance of the Veterinarian.
• Administer injectable and inhalation anaesthetic agents under the guidance of a veterinarian.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and well‑organised records of animal treatments, procedures, inventories, research protocols, and reports.
• Under supervision, independently recognise study/project hurdles (operational, technical and scientific) and propose solutions.
• Manage study timelines and objectives, ensure accuracy of study data within corporate databases and project tracking tools.
• Communicate study results and data interpretation to cross‑functional project teams.
• Comply with US and our company‑specific rules and regulations, e.g., Animal Welfare Act, The Guide, 3R principles, FDA and other regulatory bodies.
• Promote and uphold a culture of different and inclusion within the laboratory, actively contributing to an environment where all team members feel respected, included, and can perform at their best.
• Work well in a group setting fostering a positive team dynamic.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a relevant field Or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• Animal handling and dosing experience.
• Some technical and scientific skills and a willingness to understand the R&D process.
• Ability to independently recognise challenges (technical, scientific, or study‑related) and provide relevant input for solution/problem solving.
• Proactive, innovative, and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrable commitment to fostering a different and inclusive working environment.
• Independence and initiative in seeking new opportunities as well as being a productive team member.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety and regulatory standards.
• Ability and readiness to work weekends on rotation.
• Certifications (not required) – e.g., CVT, ASR, ALAT, LAT, LATg, CMAR

Required Skills

• Animal Biotechnology
• Animal Handling
• Animal Welfare
• Clinical Reporting
• Clinical Research
• Conducting Experiments
• Equipment Validations
• Ethical Standards
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Laboratory Documentation
• Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist (RLATG)
• Regulatory Compliance
• Safety Measures
• Toxicity Testing
• Use of Laboratory Equipment

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

San Francisco Residents Only

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

The salary range for this role is $71,900.00 - $113,200.00.

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organisational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: 1st - Day

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): Hazardous Chemical, Radioactive materials

Job Posting End Date: 09/7/2026

Requisition ID: R412367

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