In Vivo Research Associate for the gene therapy pharmacology lab of a top global pharmaceutical company. Youll work hands-on with mice and rats every day, dosing animals, collecting blood and performing necropsies to support new genetic medicines.
You must have hands-on experience with:
Rodent handling: mice and rats, including immunocompromised models
Dosing: subcutaneous (SC), intravenous (IV/tail vein) and intraperitoneal (IP) injections
Blood collection: submandibular, venipuncture and cardiac puncture
Gross necropsy: tissue dissection, trimming and processing
What youll do:
Run in vivo pharmacology studies with team leads
Help develop new rodent models
Analyze study data and present results in reports and team meetings
Keep accurate electronic notebook records (Good Documentation Practices)
Work with toxicology, PK/PD and preclinical teams
Cover occasional night, weekend or holiday hours as studies require
Required:
B.S. or M.S. in biology, neuroscience or a related life science
3 5 years of hands-on rodent work in pharma, biotech, a CRO or a vivarium
Strong organization, documentation and attention to detail
A plus: gene therapy or AAV studies, biodistribution work, AALAS certification (ALAT, LAT, LATG).
This role is not a fit for candidates with only molecular, cell culture, clinical lab or diagnostic experience, or candidates holding a PhD.
