In Vivo Research Associate — Animal Studies & Data

Crown Bioscience; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Bioscience in California is seeking an In Vivo Research Associate I to support in vivo studies within the In Vivo Pharmacology group. The role involves collecting data, handling animals, and assisting with dosing and tissue processing to meet study objectives.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree or 4 years in life science, comfort in a lab animal setting, and potential ALAT certification; the team emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and adherence to SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in life science/biotech.
• Comfortable working in a laboratory animal research environment.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Study Directors, Study Coordinators, In Vivo Managers, and cross functional team members to ensure all assigned studies are conducted in accordance with study protocols, SOPs and company policies.
• Collection of body weight data.
• Collection of tumor volume measurements.
• Collect tissue samples and process for shipment to sponsor as well as internal purposes.
• Preparation of animals for procedures, including shaving, ear tagging and other tasks as directed.
• Performance of clinical observations and humane euthanasia in mice.
• Collect relevant data and provide feedback to team members regarding progress of assigned projects.
• Performance of basic in vivo procedures, including PO, SC and IP dosing.
• May be trained on more complex procedures.
• Providing general group support by cleaning, general supply stocking and sample shipping.
• Responsible for tracking time spent on projects (project logs).

Skills

Lab animal handling

Data collection

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years life science experience

AALAS ALAT certification (preferred)

Job description

Crown Bioscience in California is seeking an In Vivo Research Associate I to support in vivo studies within the In Vivo Pharmacology group. The role involves collecting data, handling animals, and assisting with dosing and tissue processing to meet study objectives.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree or 4 years in life science, comfort in a lab animal setting, and potential ALAT certification; the team emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and adherence to SOPs.