Research Associate III (In vivo rodent handling)

JMD Technologies Inc.; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Lexington, MA is seeking a Senior Research Associate to support various in vivo research projects in the obesity and cardiometabolic therapeutic area. The ideal candidate will perform rodent handling and dosing, design research protocols, and analyze data independently. This role offers competitive compensation at $50-$60/hr, based on experience and skills. Suitable for individuals with a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, looking for an opportunity in a collaborative research environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with in vivo rodent handling including dosing via SC, PO, IP, IV.
• Experience conducting in vivo studies end-to-end, including protocol execution.
• Ability to work independently and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on in vivo studies including rodent handling and sample collection.
• Design and execute research protocols from study setup to data analysis.
• Maintain accurate experimental records in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Interpret, analyze, and present experimental data.

Skills

In vivo rodent handling

Experimental planning

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Employment Type: Contract

Status: Accepting Candidates

About the role

Seeking a Senior Research Associate to support multiple in vivo research projects in the obesity and cardiometabolic therapeutic area. This role involves hands‑on study execution, experimental planning, and data analysis with limited supervision in a collaborative research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on in vivo studies including rodent handling, dosing, and sample collection
• Design and execute research protocols from study setup through data analysis
• Maintain accurate experimental records in electronic laboratory notebooks
• Develop and implement assays to support ongoing research programs
• Interpret, analyze, and present experimental data
• Serve as point of contact for specific in vivo methodologies and platforms

Qualifications

• Experience with in vivo rodent handling, including mouse / rat dosing via SC, PO, IP, IV
• Experience conducting in vivo studies end‑to‑end, including protocol execution and data plotting
• Experience with blood collection, necropsy, and tissue processing
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
• Team‑oriented mindset with strong documentation practices
• Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Compensation (MA Pay Transparency)

• Estimated hourly range: $50–$60/hr (W-2).
• Final rate within this range will be based on skills, experience, and interview results.