Biomedical Research Lab Specialist - Animal Models

Siertek Ltd; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SierTeK Ltd. seeks a Research Laboratory Associate to support a UMB project. You will handle day-to-day lab operations, assist in protocol development, and provide veterinary and research support for large and small animal studies under IACUC oversight.

Responsibilities include regulatory documentation, data collection, and collaboration with veterinarians and investigators. This role requires independent work across multiple research initiatives in a regulated academic setting.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Zoology, Veterinary Technology, or related life science field.
• Minimum 3 years of research laboratory experience.
• Minimum 2 years with large animal models (swine/sheep).
• Experience with animal anesthesia, catheter placement, IV injections, arterial lines, surgical assistance, tissue harvesting.
• Knowledge of IACUC regulations and lab welfare requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day laboratory operations with minimal supervision on multiple projects.
• Assist with development of animal research protocols and study procedures.
• Prepare and submit IACUC protocols and regulatory documents.
• Support cost proposals, equipment planning, and administrative activities.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and document research data; assist with reports and grants.

Skills

Animal research

IACUC compliance

Laboratory operations

Data collection & analysis

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree in life sciences

AALAS/CVT/RVT/LVT certification (nice to have)

Tools

Surgical equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

SierTeK Ltd. seeks a Research Laboratory Associate to support a UMB project. You will handle day-to-day lab operations, assist in protocol development, and provide veterinary and research support for large and small animal studies under IACUC oversight.

Responsibilities include regulatory documentation, data collection, and collaboration with veterinarians and investigators. This role requires independent work across multiple research initiatives in a regulated academic setting.