Pre-Clinical Research Associate

Orano; Plano (TX); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Orano Med in Plano, TX, seeks a Pre-Clinical Research Associate to support preclinical R&D for lead-212 and targeted alpha therapy programs. You will assist with routine animal care, health monitoring, and experimental preparation in a controlled facility, and maintain study records.

Responsibilities include handling radioactive materials, possible simple surgeries, room maintenance, and coordinating with supervisors on operational duties.

Formación

• Experience in animal care and lab safety protocols.
• Ability to handle radioactive materials and perform basic procedures.
• Strong record-keeping and coordination with team.

Responsabilidades

• Provide daily routine care for research animals, health checks, and cage changes.
• Monitor animal health and perform tagging/weighing.
• Assist with receipt and stocking of supplies; maintain study records.
• Handle radioactive materials and prepare experiments.
• May perform simple surgeries and pre-/post-operative observations.
• Maintain clean room facilities and assist with experiment preparation.
• Coordinate with supervisors on operational and technical duties.

Descripción del empleo

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-ClinicalResearch 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).
• 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.