Preclinical Research Associate - Lab & Animal Care

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

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.