Pre-Clinical Research Associate

Orano USA; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Orano USA is hiring a Pre-Clinical Research Associate in Plano, TX to support Orano Med Theranostics’ preclinical programs. The role involves routine animal care, GLP-compliant documentation, and assisting with preclinical experiments under supervision.

Responsibilities include monitoring animals, handling, injections, and coordinating with supervisors to maintain study records, while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety in a GMP-like environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GLP environment and procedures.
• Experience in Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) facilities.
• Knowledge of SOPs and GLP quality assurance standards for research facilities.
• Knowledge of the Animal Welfare Act and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily routine care for research animals including feeding, watering, health checks and cage changes.
• Monitor animal health and perform tagging, weighing, and caliper measurements.
• Assist with preclinical experiments including injections, bleeding, and necropsies.
• Maintain supply inventories and ensure proper receipt and stocking of materials.
• Handle radioactive materials and participate in basic surgical observations when required.
• Prepare clean room facilities and assist with experimental setup.
• Coordinate with supervisors on operations and ensure accurate study records in the animal facility.
• Contribute to maintaining comprehensive documentation of preclinical activities.

Skills

GLP environment

SOPs & GLP QA

SPF facilities

Animal Welfare Act

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree (preferred)

Job description

General Information

Name Pre-Clinical Research Associate Ref # 16520 Posting date Friday, September 25, 2026 Country United States Region Texas City Plano Business Unit (BU) CORP Type of Employment Permanent/Regular Desired Starting Date 19-10-2026 Work Schedule Full time Remote Work In office Job N - LABORATORY

Description

Description

Orano Med Theranostics

Orano Med has developed new processes for producing high-purity lead-212, a rare radioactive isotope. Lead-212 is currently at the heart of promising research projects in nuclear medicine to develop new treatments against cancer. The innovative approach, known as targeted alpha therapy (TAT), recognizes and destroys cancer cells while limiting the impact on nearby healthy cells.

Orano Med is seeking a Pre-Clinical Research Associate to support the scientific research performed as part of Orano Med Pre-Clinical Research and Development.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the Research Associate will perform a variety of technical tasks including but not limited to:

• Provides daily routine care for research animals: Monitoring, handling and care for research animals; including providing feed, water, health checks and cage changes.
• Animal health-care, preparation and follow-up (monitoring, tagging, weighing, and calipering).
• Perform preclinical experiment (injection, bleeding, necropsies).
• Assist with the receipt, stocking and maintenance of supply inventories.
• Handle radioactive materials.
• May perform simple surgeries, pre-, peri- and post-operative observations.
• Clean room facility maintenance and experiment preparation.
• Responsible for coordinating with supervisors on operational and technical duties
• Maintains study records and preclinical research activity in the Orano Med animal facility.

Orano strives to provide a total compensation package that brings value to our employees. We also offer highly competitive health and wellness programs, 401(k) contributions, and industry leading paid time off.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position requires a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Orano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Orano and all subsidiaries abide by applicable legal requirements. We ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and company-sponsored training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran, or other protected status.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma with 2-3 years of related work experience. Prefer Associates Degree with 0-2 years of related work experience. Knowledge of GLP environment and procedures.
• Working experience in Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) facilities.
• Knowledge of SOPs and GLP quality assurance standards pertaining to research facility.
• Knowledge of the Animal Welfare Act and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions
• 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
• Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
• Numerous Training and Development opportunities
• and more…

Orano Group

Present in the United States for 60 years, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider to the U.S. commercial and federal markets.

Orano’s activities in the U.S. include developing uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, TN ; packages and transportation of uranium & nuclear fuel assemblies ; fabricating & installing used nuclear fuel dry storage canisters and casks, conducting pool-to-pad used nuclear fuel transfers ; providing solutions to the National Labs and to the Dept of Energy ; and supplying U.S. nuclear energy utilities with uranium, conversion, and enrichment services.

In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position requires a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Orano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Orano and all subsidiaries abide by applicable legal requirements. We ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and company-sponsored training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran, or other protected status.