Senior Research Associate

Invivotek Career Site; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Dependent Care FSA

Legal Plan

Identity Theft Protection

Credit Union

Job summary

Invivotek LLC, part of the Genesis Biotechnology Group, seeks a Senior Research Associate to perform in vivo and in vitro bioassays in mice and rats. The role requires leading basic and complex rodent experiments, peak scientific rigor, and strong communication skills.

Rodent surgery experience is required; tissue culture skills are a plus. Responsibilities include setting up experiments, recording data, and training staff while ensuring data reliability and protocol compliance in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Life Sciences with 2–6 years in vivo rodent biology.
• Excellent knowledge of mouse physiology and in vivo mouse procedures.
• Ability to perform literature searches and communicate methods clearly.
• Ability to calculate dosages and volumes; basic biostatistics knowledge.
• Proficiency using word processing, emails, spreadsheets and presentations.
• Familiarity with information technologies; AALAS certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform in vivo and in vitro bioassays in mice and rats for target validation.
• Set up experiments with minimal supervision and maintain records.
• Train personnel and assist with equipment operation and maintenance.
• Prepare animals for dosing, necropsy, or other procedures and collect samples.
• Assist in inventory management and data analysis to improve reliability.

Skills

Rodent handling

In vivo mouse procedures

Scientific reasoning

Biostatistics (developing knowledge)

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Life Sciences

Tools

Visual Basic for macro writing

Microsoft Office

Job description

Invivotek LLC, a member of the Genesis Biotechnology Group, is a Contract Research Organization focusing on in vivo pharmacology studies in mice and rats, with the emphasis on immunology, oncology, metabolic and neurodegenerative disease.

We are seeking an accomplished and skilled Senior Research Associate to perform in vivo and in vitro bioassays on mice and rats. The Senior Research Associate should have: a learning mindset, a good understanding of scientific methods, sufficient knowledge to take the lead and execute both basic and complex rodent experiments, and excellent communication and computer skills. Must be capable of working in a highly interactive and multidisciplinary team environment. Rodent surgery skills are a required. Experience with tissue culture methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and more complex in vivo assays and other bioassays in mice for validation of potential drug development targets and to characterize pharmacological compounds
• Set up and conduct experiments with minimum supervision
• Collect and record research data and experimental procedures in laboratory notebook
• Suggest and implement modifications to the experimental procedures and data analyses to increase data reliability and time efficiency
• Assist in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting relevant equipment
• Assist in maintaining inventory of supplies
• Practice proper handling and restraint of mice and rats
• Prepare animals for dosing, necropsy or other procedures
• Administer test substances by multiple routes of administration
• Accurately weigh animals and perform clinical observations
• Perform occasional weekend work if/when required
• Perform basic animal identification techniques
• Perform caliper measurements
• Collect blood/tissue specimens by basic methods
• Train personnel
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor/Master's of Science degree in Life Sciences with a minimum of 2-6 years of experience with in vivo mouse and/or rat biology
• Excellent knowledge of mouse physiology and experience with in vivo mouse procedures
• Ability to use web resources to perform literature searches pertaining to research
• Ability to compile and clearly communicate experimental methods and results for presentation to supervisor and team members
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as dosages, concentrations, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Developing knowledge of biostatistics
• Ability to use scientific reasoning and problem solving in an experimental setting
• Ability to understand and follow established protocols
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications, including word processing, electronic mail, spreadsheets, presentation software etc.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of information technologies (Familiarity with Visual Basic for macro writing is preferred)
• AALAS certification is not required but is a plus.
• Biochemical and Molecular Biology skills are a plus.

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Voluntary Policies (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Supplemental STD)
• Legal Plan & Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Vacation & Holiday
• Business Casual Environment
• Credit Union

Visit us at http://www.invivotek.com/

Invivotek, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.