Clinical Research Scientest

Real Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Staffing client seeks an In Vivo Associate Scientist or Scientist with hands-on rodent handling, dosing, and sample collection experience to join a preclinical pharmacology team. The role focuses on designing and executing complex in vivo studies and generating high-quality data for drug discovery and early-stage research.

The position supports cross-functional collaboration, development of animal models, and compliant study conduct within AAALAC-accredited settings.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience conducting in vivo research with rodent models.
• Proficiency in rodent dosing, handling, restraint, and sample collection.
• Experience with necropsy and tissue collection procedures.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented research environment.
• Excellent documentation and data presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapeutic agents to rodents via IP, IV, oral gavage, and other routes.
• Perform blood collection using submandibular, saphenous, tail vein, and cardiac puncture.
• Conduct necropsies and tissue collection procedures.
• Monitor animal health and maintain accurate study records.
• Assist development and validation of rodent disease models.
• Collaborate with in vivo teams, vivarium staff, project leads, and ex vivo groups.
• Author and review study protocols and electronic lab notebook entries.
• Analyze results and present findings to project teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with IACUC guidelines and AAALAC-accredited environment.

Skills

In vivo research

Rodent handling

Dosing techniques

Blood collection

Necropsy & tissue collection

Documentation & data presentation

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a highly organized, self-motivated, and collaborative In Vivo Associate Scientist or Scientist with strong hands-on experience in rodent handling, dosing, and biological sample collection. This individual will join a preclinical pharmacology team and play a key role in the design and execution of complex in vivo studies. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally to support drug discovery and early-stage research programs through the development of animal models and generation of high-quality scientific data.

Key Responsibilities

Representative responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Administer therapeutic agents to rodents through a variety of routes, including intraperitoneal (IP), intravenous (IV), oral gavage, retro-orbital, intrathecal, intratracheal, subcutaneous, and intracerebroventricular administration.
• Perform blood collection through multiple techniques, including submandibular, saphenous vein, tail vein, and cardiac puncture methods.
• Conduct necropsies, tissue collection procedures, and perfusions.
• Monitor animal health, document clinical observations, and maintain accurate study records.
• Assist with the development, optimization, and validation of rodent disease models.
• Collaborate with in vivo research teams, vivarium personnel, project leaders, and ex vivo analysis groups.
• Author and review study protocols, experimental procedures, and electronic laboratory notebook entries.
• Analyze experimental results and present findings to project teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with approved animal use protocols, IACUC guidelines, and all applicable ethical, regulatory, and safety requirements within an AAALAC-accredited research environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience conducting in vivo research involving rodent models.
• Strong knowledge of standard rodent techniques, including dosing, handling, restraint, and biological sample collection.
• Demonstrated expertise in blood and fluid collection methods, including tail vein and saphenous vein sampling.
• Experience performing animal necropsies and tissue collection procedures with a high degree of technical proficiency.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced research environment.
• Strong documentation, communication, and data presentation skills.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

• In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.