Preclinical Research Associate — Small Animal Studies

Pharmaron; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaron (San Diego) is seeking a Research Associate I or II- Preclinical Research to support animal studies and translational programs for medical devices and therapeutics across multiple areas. The role offers hands-on involvement in in vivo work, surgical support, and collaboration with veterinarians and study teams in a fast-paced CRO environment.

The ideal candidate has veterinary or preclinical experience, 1–5+ years, and is comfortable with anesthesia, surgical procedures, and GLP study

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Veterinary Technology, Animal Science, or related field preferred.
• 1–5+ years of relevant preclinical, veterinary research, surgical, or laboratory animal experience.
• RVT certification is a plus.
• Experience supporting large animal studies or surgical research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support animal preclinical studies involving medical devices and translational research programs.
• Perform administration of test articles via oral gavage, SQ, IV, dermal, and related routes.
• Collect biological specimens including blood from laboratory animals.
• Provide surgical support: catheter placements, intubation and anesthesia support, venous/arterial line placement, incision and wound creation, biopsies, and necropsy.
• Monitor animals during anesthesia and recovery; apply aseptic techniques as required.
• Execute study activities in compliance with GLP, SOPs, and company policies.
• Prepare procedure rooms and study materials; maintain accurate documentation and data records.
• Review study documentation for quality and protocol compliance.
• Collaborate with study directors, PIs, QA/QC and other teams to ensure successful study execution.

Skills

Veterinary Tech

Preclinical Research

Surgical Experience

GLP Knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Veterinary Technology

Tools

Surgical instruments management

Animal handling techniques

Job description

Pharmaron (San Diego) is seeking a Research Associate I or II- Preclinical Research to support animal studies and translational programs for medical devices and therapeutics across multiple areas. The role offers hands-on involvement in in vivo work, surgical support, and collaboration with veterinarians and study teams in a fast-paced CRO environment.

The ideal candidate has veterinary or preclinical experience, 1–5+ years, and is comfortable with anesthesia, surgical procedures, and GLP study