In Vivo Immunology Research Associate

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking a Research Associate to provide daily care of laboratory animals and support in vivo studies. You will perform cage changes, dosing, sample collection, and assist with tissue culture as needed.

The role requires the ability to follow SOPs, work independently or on a team, lift up to 30 pounds, and maintain accurate records. BS/BA or Associate degree with related experience is expected; AALAS certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with animals in a lab setting.
• Ability to follow and accurately execute SOPs.
• Experience in or ability to learn animal-based research techniques.
• Experience in or ability to learn general laboratory techniques such as micro pipetting and aseptic technique.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and perform moderate manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Perform cage changes, clean cages and racks, feed, weaning litters, animal identifications and monitor animals.
• Operate and maintain the Animal Facility following SOPs to ensure compliance with the IACUC.
• Maintain inventory and organization of Animal Facility supplies and order as required.
• Report Animal Facility status and communicate daily with Supervisor.
• Proficiency in various routes of injection such as subcutaneous and intraperitoneal.
• Collect blood samples.
• Perform necropsy for tissue collection.
• Monitor tumor growth and measure tumor size.
• Willingness to learn advanced in vivo techniques and assist with development of animal models of inflammation.
• Assist with in vitro tissue and sample preparation.
• Perform in vitro assays, such as ELISA, and cell culture.
• Data collection and organization.
• Performs additional job-related duties for husbandry and research support as required.
• Maintain daily records.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Teamwork

Laboratory techniques

Education

BS/BA or Associates

Tools

Pipetting

Job description

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking a Research Associate to provide daily care of laboratory animals and support in vivo studies. You will perform cage changes, dosing, sample collection, and assist with tissue culture as needed.

The role requires the ability to follow SOPs, work independently or on a team, lift up to 30 pounds, and maintain accurate records. BS/BA or Associate degree with related experience is expected; AALAS certification is a plus.