Preclinical Imaging Associate: In Vivo Rodent Research

UCSF Health, AG

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

UCSF Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases in San Francisco seeks an In Vivo Research Associate for a 4-month engagement focused on hands-on rodent work and small-animal imaging. You will prepare animals for imaging, administer study materials, and operate in vivo imaging equipment in collaboration with research and drug-discovery teams.

The role requires strong animal handling, tissue collection, and documentation skills.

Qualifications

BA/BS in a related science with 1+ years of relevant work experience.
Hands-on rodent handling experience.
Experience with in vivo imaging and tissue collection preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in execution and documentation of in vivo animal studies.
Prepare mice and rats for small-animal imaging studies and operate imaging equipment.
Support imaging procedures, including preparation and administration of materials to animals.
Contribute to imaging-related study activities and data collection.
Safely handle and restrain mice and rats and perform dosing procedures.
Perform tissue collection, preservation, and storage for samples.
Coordinate study execution with supervisors and drug-discovery stakeholders.
Maintain accurate research records (hardcopy and electronic).
Prepare project updates and communicate with research stakeholders.
Collaborate with research staff and animal-care personnel across teams.
Assist with SOP development and training of lab members.