Vivarium Specialist Research & Technology Development

BioSpace; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Cell Medicine (RCM) is seeking a highly motivated Technical Associate with hands-on in vivo experience to join the In Vivo Sciences team supporting our cell therapy programs. This role involves executing in vivo studies in mice, including injections, blood collection, tumor measurements, and necropsies, with training provided to deepen expertise.

You will work on-site in Cambridge, MA, with a rotating schedule to cover animal care seven days a week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of in vivo experience with animal handling and sample collection.
• AALAS certification preferred.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Detail oriented with good multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Execute in vivo studies independently or with a team, including injections and tissue collection.
• Provide study support and coordinate activities with team leads.
• Monitor animal health and assist with treatments and logistics.
• Assist with animal husbandry and weekend/holiday coverage.
• Maintain precise records and data for analyses.

Skills

In vivo techniques

Animal handling

Laboratory documentation

Outlook

Word

Excel

Team player

Problem solving

Education

AALAS certification

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Regeneron Cell Medicine (RCM) harnesses science and innovation to develop life-changing therapies for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Associate with hands-on in vivo experience, and a strong desire to learn and grow, to join the In Vivo Sciences team within RCM Research supporting our cell therapy programs. This team generates the in vivo data essential to advance RCM's innovative therapies from the lab to patients. While foundational in vivo skills are required, you will receive training to deepen your expertise, deliver high-quality datasets, and collect study samples in a fast-paced, science-driven environment.

When & Where

• Full-time, standard business hours with occasional weekend and holidays as part of a rotation to provide animal care 7 days a week
• Location: Cambridge, MA. On-site laboratory setting
• Flexibility & travel: Minimal to no travel; on-site presence required to support lab operations

Discover Your Role

• Execute in vivo studies independently or as part of a team. Techniques in mice include routine injections (sc, ip, iv), body weight collection, clinical observation, blood sample collection, tumor measurement (caliper and IVIS imaging) and necropsies with extensive tissue list collection.
• Provide other forms of study support, such as ear tagging, randomizing and coordination of activities working closely with Study Lead and other members of the team.
• Support efforts and provide constructive feedback to refine in vivo sciences processes
• Monitor animal health and assist with treatment
• Help with animal husbandry, supply stocking, and animal health checks when needed including during the weekend and holidays (in rotation with other team members)
• Operate in a fast-paced environment with changing day to day schedules

This Role Requires

• 3+ years of experience performing technical in vivo tasks, including animal handling, basic study tasks as dosing (IP, IV, SC) and collection of blood and tissues
• AALAS certification preferred
• Comfortable working with computers having familiarity with programs like Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Team player with excellent oral and written communication skills and do-what-it-takes attitude
• Independently motivated, detail-oriented and excellent problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills towards multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Flexible work schedule, able to work weekends and holidays as needed

We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed onsite. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about onsite expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Salary Range (hourly)

• $38.61 - $63.03