In Vivo Animal Research Associate (Mice & Rats)

Aragen Life Sciences; Morgan Hill (CA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Excellent salaries

Benefits package

Résumé du poste

Aragen Bioscience in Morgan Hill, California, seeks an Animal Research Associate to support preclinical in vivo studies, primarily in mice and rats, under approved protocols and SOPs. You will work with Study Directors and Scientists to ensure accurate study execution and high-quality documentation.

Responsibilities include dosing, blood collection, necropsy, tissue collection, and studying model techniques, while maintaining compliant records and adhering to IACUC guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in biology, Animal Science, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field preferred.
• Lab animal experience, especially with mice and/or rats, preferred; entry-level considered.
• Experience in pharma, biotech, academic research, or CRO environments is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Ability to follow detailed protocols and SOPs and document work accurately.
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities and meet timelines.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, willingness to learn, and ability to work independently.

Responsabilités

• Perform animal handling and study procedures in mice and rats, including dosing, blood collection, observations, necropsy, and tissue collection.
• Assist with study preparation, animal receipt and randomization, room and equipment setup, and study closeout.
• Perform specialized procedures and disease-model techniques following training and approved protocols.
• Process, label, store, and ship biological samples accurately.
• Maintain complete and timely study records, including observations, procedures, sample information, and other data.
• Follow approved IACUC protocols, SOPs, animal welfare requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Recognize and promptly communicate animal health concerns, unexpected findings, deviations, or other study issues.
• Manage multiple study activities and priorities while meeting timelines.
• Maintain study supplies and communicate equipment or supply needs.
• Work collaboratively with Study Directors, Scientists, veterinary staff, and other personnel.
• Develop technical proficiency and independence; assist training of less-experienced staff as appropriate.

Connaissances

Mouse/Rat handling

Protocol documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Data quality

Formation

Biology degree

Description du poste

Aragen Bioscience in Morgan Hill, California, seeks an Animal Research Associate to support preclinical in vivo studies, primarily in mice and rats, under approved protocols and SOPs. You will work with Study Directors and Scientists to ensure accurate study execution and high-quality documentation.

Responsibilities include dosing, blood collection, necropsy, tissue collection, and studying model techniques, while maintaining compliant records and adhering to IACUC guidelines.