In Vivo Lab Tech II: Drug Discovery & Animal Studies

Culmen-International-LL; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance—Medical/Dental/Vision (em pl

401k matching

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

Training opportunities

Job summary

Culmen International in Silver Spring, MD is seeking an In Vivo Laboratory Technician II to support the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Experimental Therapeutics Program. The role involves hands-on in vivo work, data collection, and formulation preparation in a BSL-1/2 setting.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in biological sciences and 3+ years of relevant experience or a related graduate degree. On-site duties include animal orders, protocol development, and data analysis for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in biological sciences or similar.
• 3+ years of relevant experience or a graduate level degree in a related field.
• Prepare or assist with drafting in vivo study reports, manuscripts, posters and/or proposals.
• Participate in developing, optimizing, validating, and performing in vivo models in various animal species for various therapeutic areas.
• Oversee supply and animal procurement and scheduling within the Animal Management System, applicable departmental testing schedules, and assure deliveries are obtained in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the generation of experimental protocols for IACUC submission.
• Analyze, summarize, and generate figures of experimental data for reports, presentations, posters, and publications.
• Active Public Trust

Responsibilities

• Provide in vivo surge support when there is an increased need for in vivo ready compounds.
• Carry out in vivo studies on IACUC approved protocols to include: anti-microbial infections/inoculations and multiple administration routes.
• Prepare drug formulations to the specifications of the IACUC approved protocols.
• Establish and maintain searchable database containing salient characteristics of cryopreserved samples.
• Ensure all equipment within the in vivo laboratories are maintained and serviced as required.
• Assist the in vivo Laboratory Manager in the preparation of supplies and animal orders for approval by the Department Chief or COR, as applicable.
• Assist in maintaining accuracy and integrity of study records and input/upload any records into the appropriate database, as directed by the PI.
• Be proficient in performing animal manipulations, including injections, drug dosing, tissue harvesting, and blood collection.
• Be able to work independently on preparing compound formulations and assist on formulation development.
• Contribute to proposal, technical reports, and manuscript preparation.
• Analyze and summarize experimental data for reports and publications.
• Assist with the preparation of IACUC protocols and amendments as required.
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to applicable safety regulations in a BSL 1 and/or 2 laboratory.

Skills

Animal handling

In vivo techniques

Data recording

Education

Bachelor's in biological sciences

Tools

Animal Management System

Job description

Culmen International in Silver Spring, MD is seeking an In Vivo Laboratory Technician II to support the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Experimental Therapeutics Program. The role involves hands-on in vivo work, data collection, and formulation preparation in a BSL-1/2 setting.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in biological sciences and 3+ years of relevant experience or a related graduate degree. On-site duties include animal orders, protocol development, and data analysis for